- 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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Paseo Del Mar & Flat Rock Point, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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A four-mile round trip hike, the Shipwreck Hiking Trail offers scenic views of the shoreline and water. A moderately challenging hike, it culminates at a wrecked Greek freighter that has been in place since 1961.
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Considered to be one of the most prominent rail-trails in the area, the San Clemente Beach Trail hugs the ocean shoreline and is situated next to the Amtrak rail line. The trail has a boardwalk-style bridge over sensitive beach habitat near the Pier Bowl trailhead.
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Leimert Park Village
Crenshaw Blvd. and 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008
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An interesting mix of African and art deco influences, Leimert Park Village is unique among the buildings of Los Angeles. Live jazz and jam sessions happen almost every night.
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Gold Class Cinema is a high class moviegoing experience. Plush, reclining seats and free popcorn are some of the perks.
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iPic Theater not only offers first-run movie screenings, but it also offers seasonal movie viewings throughout the year. The location offers food, cocktails, and free popcorn for moviegoers to enjoy.
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One of the most famed hiking areas of Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park offers sweeping views of the city from it's peak. Winding trails take visitors through rocky terrain and lush, grass lined curves to the white cross that sits a top the mountain.
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Visitors can enjoy swimming, walking, biking, surfing, volleyball and other recreational activities at Manhattan Beach. The beach offers access to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and also features an aquatic themed museum.
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The Strand, Manhattan Beach is a well known street running along Manhattan beach offering amazing views of the beach and oceanfront. Enjoy a stroll along the walkway (no bikes allowed) or the amazing beachfront architecture.
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Separate from a parallel pedestrian lane, Manhattan Beach Bike Path offers great views while biking, with the beach and ocean on one side and lovely homes on the other. The trail can last over 20 miles round-trip.
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Carlson Dog Park
Mission Inn Ave & Indian Hill Road, Riverside, CA 92501
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Well-maintained by the city, the Carlson Dog Park is completely fenced in so that dogs can freely run off their leashes. There is a separate area for small dogs and several pieces of agility equipment for structured play.