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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15.3 Miles
86% 14 votes
Recreation Centers 27341 Trabuco Circle, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
The Mission Viejo Family YMCA is a fitness and recreation center offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. Basketball courts, exercise equipment, pools, and a soccer arena are among the many amenities available.
15.3 Miles
Laser Quest-Mission Viejo is a laser tag venue that features an arena with a maze. The venue also has arcade games and is available for hosting birthday parties and other private events.
15.3 Miles
100% 12 votes
Neighborhoods 25473 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
During the holiday season, Orange County Christmas Lights Show puts on an animated light show that lasts 40 minutes and includes free apple cider and donuts. They also offer tours of their home, which is decorated with snow villages.
15.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
While the Oso Lake Scout Camp caters mostly to Scout groups, the facility is still open for public rentals and camping. The lake offers catch-and-release bass fishing, rowing, and canoeing along with large open camping areas near the shore.
15.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Race Tracks 4 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Radio controlled car racing is the primary focus of the Tamiya Raceway, specifically the racing of TCS Series radio controlled cars. Model shows are held at the venue throughout the year as well.
15.3 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 15390 Lambert Road, Whittier, CA 90604 MoreLess Info
Parnell Park offers spacious open fields, playground equipment, soccer fields and basketball courts, along with a free petting zoo for kids of all ages. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are also available.
15.3 Miles
88% 93 votes
Parks 19211 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
Liberty Park and Fitness Center is a 35 acre area with a dance studio, racquetball courts, and workout facilities. Park amenities include water play, a jogging track, a disc golf course, and a softball diamond.
15.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 12500 E Excelsior Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 MoreLess Info
With baseball diamonds and basketball courts, Holifield Park offers visitors with the chance to engage in amateur sports events. Its two playground areas also provided entertainment opportunities for younger visitors.
15.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 11959 162nd Street, Norwalk, CA 90650 MoreLess Info
Hermosillo Park provides visitors with swings and other play structures, providing entertainment for young children and their parents. The location also offers some shade trees for those who wish to rest.
15.5 Miles
81% 37 votes
Paddleboarding 1099 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle Company gives lessons to beginner and intermediate paddleboarders. Lessons are on the beautiful and popular Laguna Beach.
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