Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Ana, CA

  • The list below includes 879 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ana, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs and Specialty Museums.
  • From Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature to Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
  • The list below includes 879 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ana, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs and Specialty Museums.
  • From Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature to Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
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Velvet Lounge 416 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA MoreLess Info
Three-course meals with ever-changing menus accompany award-winning drag shows complete with comedy, impersonations, and glamour
7.4 Miles
95% 123 votes
Recreation Centers 680 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92697 MoreLess Info
Anteater Recreation Center offers a wide range of recreational activities and sports. Patrons can participate in basketball, group exercises, gym, personal training, fitness, wellness, intramural sports and can take various classes.
7.4 Miles
80% 191 votes
Movie Theaters 7822 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MoreLess Info
Although new releases aren't offered here, the Regency Charter Theater offers an affordable movie theater experience. This theater features recent titles, Wednesday Date Night specials, low cost concessions, convenient parking, and is also wheelchair accessible.
7.4 Miles
93% 92 votes
National & State Parks 2145 Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.
7.4 Miles
83% 18 votes
Horseback Riding 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Irvine Park Pony & Horse Rides is a horse and pony ride facility that provides walking pony rides Tuesday through Sunday. The rides cost $5.00 per child and can be rented for special events.
7.5 Miles
100% 23 votes
Walking Tours 2145 N Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.
7.6 Miles
82% 49 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 17829 Goldenwest Street, south of Slater Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 MoreLess Info
At the Shipley Nature Center you can learn about the native habitats of various local plants and animals, as well as the history of the area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help keep the center running.
7.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13732 Iowa Street, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Named for a former Westminster councilman, Frank G Fry Park is a narrow park area situated on 3.25 acres. The park offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic tables and grassy areas.
7.7 Miles
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
7.8 Miles
95% 320 votes
Bus Tours 675 North Euclid #203, Anaheim, CA 92801 MoreLess Info
Anaheim Tour Company offers a variety of guided tours of Orange County, Hollywood, LA and more. You can also opt for customized tours such as shopping tours, movie tours and amusement park tours. They charge decent prices and offer great package deals.
7.8 Miles
88% 48 votes
Comedy Clubs 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649 MoreLess Info
The Surf City Comedy Club is a live entertainment facility that has hosted comedians including Rich Shydner and Andrew Norrelli. The venue also provides comedy classes for practicing comedians of all abilities.
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