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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10.3 Miles
86% 231 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 801 E Ocean Front, Newport Beach, CA 92661 MoreLess Info
From Balboa Pier, visitors can spot seagulls, pelicans, and seals in the water below. Visitors can fish with the locals or enjoy a meal at the end of the pier at Ruby's Diner.
10.4 Miles
81% 16 votes
Hiking Trails Laguna Lake Park to N Euclid & W Valencia Mesa, Fullerton, CA 92835 MoreLess Info
Nearly 3 miles long, Juanita Cooke Greenbelt & Trail is enjoyed by hikers, joggers, bikers, dog walkers and even horse riders. Scenery on the trail includes foliage from scores of trees, some train tracks and a lake.
10.4 Miles
81% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA MoreLess Info
An interesting attraction for science buffs and those interested in how the human body works is The Body Exhibit in Buena Park. The exhibit shows the delicate inner workings of the muscular and skeletal system of the human body.
10.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 9650 Juanita Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
The small Pinewood Park offers common park facilities within the city. Visitors can enjoy children's playground equipment, three picnic tables with two barbeque grills, on-street parking, and a full basketball court.
10.5 Miles
96% 141 votes
Parks Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Inspiration Point offers a relaxing and tranquil place to watch boat traffic in the harbor and is a place to see high surf at the Wedge while enjoying a picnic or viewing the sunset.
10.5 Miles
84% 81 votes
Science Museums 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
BODIES...The Exhibition offers a truly unique view of the human body. Real human specimens that have been meticulously dissected and siliconized to preserve their intricacies highlight the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, circulatory systems of healthy and diseased individuals.
10.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1937 Tuffree Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870 MoreLess Info
Host of the annual Heritage Festival and Parade, the City of Placentia is a medium-size city with lots of amenities including parks and recreational programs. Its downtown area is also popular for its Mexican cuisine.
10.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 8150 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Resting on six acres of land, the Walter D. Ehlers Community Center is run and maintained by the City of Buena Park. The center features community buildings, a senior center, shuffleboard, and banquet facilities.
10.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 19153 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 MoreLess Info
Jessamyn West Park is nestled in a convenient location for those seeking some fun in the sun. The park features a playground for the kids, walking paths for those seeking some relaxation, and basketball courts.
10.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds 9600 Graham Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Illuminated baseball and softball fields in addition to an illuminated sand volleyball court are offered at Oak Knoll Park. There are also several playground structures, an extensive jogging trail, and three picnic shelters.
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