- 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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41.6 Miles
78%
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2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA
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Glen Helen Regional Park offers over 1,300 acres of peace and play. The park, favored for picnics beneath the areas large shady trees, also features a water play area, playground, open fields for sports play and more.
41.6 Miles
The Santa Ana River Trail takes visitors from the height of the mountains to the Pacific Ocean shoreline. This scenic, 110-mile trail is favored for biking and horseback riding and features breathtaking views of urban parks, meadows peppered with cottonwood trees, the San Bernardino mountains and the ocean.
41.6 Miles
Crab Flats Campground is open year-round and offers 29 campsites, tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and piped water in the summer. They have many hiking trails that offer scenic views from a 6,200 ft elevation.
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36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563
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The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
41.7 Miles
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194 votes
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Spanning a total of 245 acres along three miles of shore, Santa Monica State Beach is a beach location popular among local residents and visitors alike. Guests commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking on the sand, and enjoying the scenic views.
41.8 Miles
Los Angeles is home to The Getty Center, a unique museum of art and architecture. Its vast and varied holdings include illuminated manuscripts, modern sculpture installations, photography, jewelery and costumes.
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With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson.
42.0 Miles
The Pole Position Raceway accommodates competitive go-kart racers of all ages. The facilities are state-of-the-art and fume free. Walk-in visitors are welcome, in addition to reserved birthday parties, team building, and other private events.
42.0 Miles
The Marion B Ashley Community Center serves the community through recreational facilities that include a gymnasium, volleyball court, fitness trails, ball fields, playground, and basketball courts. Adult and children's classes are held frequently on many varied topics.
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132 votes
1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405
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The Original McDonald's Site and Museum pays tribute to one of America's most popular fast food chains. The museum offers visitors a glimpse from the 40's to today with original signage, menus throughout the years and old play place equipment.