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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31.3 Miles
79% 195 votes
Running/Jogging 835 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Elysian Park is a popular downtown park with more than 500 acres of beautiful green space and many hiking trails. It is a great place for picnic and other outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging etc. The park also offers some fantastic views of the city.
31.3 Miles
85% 75 votes
1272

SEA Lab

Nature & Wildlife Areas 1021 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Operating as an educational program in regards to the conservation and preservation of Redondo Beach and its Marine Like, SEA Lab is loved by adults and kids. The Lab offers summer camps, day programs, fishing field trips and outreach programs.
31.3 Miles
60% 80 votes
Playgrounds 1701 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
AdventurePlex is a children's play center dedicated to providing children with a place to play and form healthy habits. Attractions include a play structure, rock wall, and several sports facilities. Free wifi and healthy food is available for adults.
31.3 Miles
88% 66 votes
Playgrounds 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Eighteen acres of pure fun situated in the beautiful landscape of Manhattan Beach, California can be found at Polliwog Park. Boasting more than the average park, this adventure land boasts a nature reserve boarded by a pond, water features, botanical gardens, a pool, and more.
31.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
Botanical Gardens 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a dreamy location for nature lovers. The garden is home to various species of grasses, flowers, trees and shrubs and visitors can enjoy guided tours of the local wildlife and birds.
31.3 Miles
83% 23 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4800 Crestmore Road, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
A 200 acre water park with a splash pad, Rancho Jurupa Park also includes a rock climbing playground, miniature golf course with waterfalls, and disc golf course. Their lakes and trails provide opportunities for fishing, hiking and biking.
31.4 Miles
89% 18 votes
Historic Homes 1300 W. Carroll Avenue, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Angelino Heights historic area is a small neighborhood in Los Angeles that still keeps the Victorian houses built in mid 1880s. It is located east of Echo Park and can be visited any time of the year.
31.4 Miles
92% 365 votes
Hiking Trails East Highway 120, CA 95389 MoreLess Info
The Tuolumne Meadows lodge provides campers with a bit of luxury in the Yosemite National Park. You get to stay in a canvas tent complete with bed linen, candles, stove and wood for burning.
31.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1625 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Marine Avenue Park is over 7.5 acres and includes a baseball field, soccer field, exercise area, basketball courts, picnic tables, children's play areas and a recreation activity building. They also have a racquetball facility and a dog run.
31.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Music Venue 675 S La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301 MoreLess Info
A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, DJ's Supper Club has an adult, sophisticated atmosphere. The venue hosts primarily jazz, blues, and r&b acts, and offers a range of menu options and cocktail selections.
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