Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Clemente, CA

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near San Clemente, California, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Skate Parks.
  • From San Clemente Pier to San Clemente Coastal Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Clemente and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Oceanside and Newport Beach.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near San Clemente, California, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Skate Parks.
  • From San Clemente Pier to San Clemente Coastal Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Clemente and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Oceanside and Newport Beach.
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31.4 Miles
82% 237 votes
Beaches Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Popular for surf and bare-handed fishing, the Bolsa Chica State Beach is also suited for RV camping, basketball games and bicycle riding, among others. It is also a popular place for wildlife and bird watching.
31.4 Miles
72% 57 votes
Go Karts 1594 E. Bentley Dr, Corona, CA 92879 MoreLess Info
Pole Position Raceway offers guests the chance to go indoor go kart racing. In addition to ironman race, team endurance race, driving clinic, and youth racing camp events, the location can also be reserved for family reunions and team-building events.
31.4 Miles
75% 349 votes
Movie Theaters 321 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, UltraStar Cinemas Anaheim Gardenwalk displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers a 65-foot screen, D-BOX motion seating, 3D movies, reclining chairs, adult beverages and a cafe with gourmet food.
31.4 Miles
56% 16 votes
Beaches 350 South El Portal, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
31.4 Miles
100% 21 votes
Laser Tag 1290 W San Marcos Blvd, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Guest can enjoy regular laser tag games along with the Lazer Frenzy laser maze experience at Invasion Laser Tag. Invasion Laser Tag also hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other group gatherings.
31.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 200 E Olive Street, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Maintained and operated by the City of San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park spans 39 acres. The park features two horse arenas, picnic areas with covered seating, and the Williams Barn, which can be rented for functions.
31.4 Miles
50% 6 votes
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The Rink

Skating Rinks 23641 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 MoreLess Info
The Rink is an ice hockey facility that features public skate, a fully stocked pro shop, youth hockey camps, and youth hockey leagues. The ice rink also has a learn to play program that provides free hockey instruction.
31.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 13900 Monroe, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Liberty Park is a public park with 6.4 developed acres of open grass and amenities. There is an activity building on site as well as barbecues, basketball courts, skate park and a children's play area.  
31.5 Miles
50% 14 votes
Skating Rinks 23641 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 MoreLess Info
In addition to freestyle skating, Ice Palace offers a chance for both youths and adults to learn how to play hockey in its ice rink. The rink has its own pro shop where visitors can purchase skates.
31.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Botanical Gardens 5700 Susanna Bryant Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Yorba Linda Heritage Museum is the Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum & Botanic Garden. The museum celebrates life in the early days through its display of antiques, vintage furnishings, plant life and primitive artifacts.
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