Free & Cheap Things to Do in Riverside, CA

  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
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36.6 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 31671 Isle Vista, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
36.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 6532 Friends Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 MoreLess Info
With wide-open spaces and fields, Central Park offers many opportunities to run, play, or just enjoy nature. Amenities at the park include picnic tables, a playground, a gazebo, and a fishpond.
36.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Art Gallery 11873 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 MoreLess Info
Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery houses exhibits on the archaeology, anthropology, history, geology, paleontology and biological sciences of the high desert. They are open Wednesdays through Sundays, with group tours by appointment.
36.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12127 Elliott Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732 MoreLess Info
With 10 acres to explore, Mountain View Park offers visitors a large playground area, complete with swings, multiple play structures, and monkey bars. The park is located next to a community center that hosts public activities.
36.7 Miles
96% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Pirate Coast Paddle Company offers kids camps and private lessons for those who wish to learn the art of paddle boarding. The location also offers other adventures, including Yoga on the Water and 'Wild Wednesday Sup and Sip'.
36.7 Miles
43% 14 votes
Dog Park 301 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
The San Clemente Dog Park is also known by its full name Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park which allows dogs to freely run off their leashes. The park is segmented into two areas with one for small dogs while the larger area is for big dogs.
36.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Skate Parks 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
The Richard Steed Memorial Park is a recreational park that features a baseball field, a children’s play area, and three batting cages. The park also ha s a skateboarding park and picnic tables.
36.7 Miles
90% 31 votes
Beaches Victoria Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With white sands and a view of the Pacific Ocean, Victoria Beach has facilities for visitors to play volleyball, skim board, body surf, and fish. Located on the beach is a historic Victorian turret for beach goers to visit.
36.7 Miles
100% 31 votes
Scenic Walks Wesley & Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Treasure Island Park is a sandy beach and park. The beach is suitable for swimming, scuba diving, tide pooling, and skimming. Fishing is strictly prohibited. The park offers picnic areas and open fields.
36.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 8600 Palos Verdes Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Located in a residential setting, Russell C Paris Park is situated on 11.9 acres and is made up mostly of open grass fields and trees. The park features two children's play structures, swings, barbeques, park benches and picnic tables.
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