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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Guests create one-of-a-kind works of art while sipping the beverage of their choosing at BYOB painting classes
4.1 Miles
66% 150 votes
Bus Tours 2001 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 MoreLess Info
Southern California Gray Line is part of a company called Coach USA which provides motorcoach services such as tours, airport shuttles, commuter transportation, motorcoach charters and more. Reasonable prices, well-maintained vehicles and skilled staff.
4.1 Miles
75% 544 votes
Go Karts 17221 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 MoreLess Info
Adults and kids love K1 Speed Irvine, an indoor go-karting track in Irvine, California. All karts have remote control and remote shutoff features for increased safety. The track's most popular offering is the 'Arrive and Drive' race, a 14-lap race with up to 12 drivers.
4.2 Miles
82% 76 votes
Hiking Trails W Orangewood Avenue, Orange, CA 92868 MoreLess Info
Stretching for 30 miles along the Santa Ana River, the Santa Ana River Trail starts at the Pacific Ocean and ends at the Orange County line. The trail, open to bicyclists and pedestrians, runs from Huntington Beach through Anaheim.
4.2 Miles
37% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
4.3 Miles
93% 46 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 West Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867 MoreLess Info
The Century Promenade Stadium 25 is a movie theater that showcases all of the latest new releases on high-definition, digital screens. They also have 3D and XD viewing options as well as a full-service snack bar and arcade.
4.3 Miles
95% 122 votes
Food Tours 960 N. Tustin Street, Suite 163, Orange, CA 92867 MoreLess Info
The Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours cater to foodies, travelers and locals who desire to experience the broad assortment of foods that the area has to offer. There are several touring options available, including one's that focus on ethnic and vintage foods.
4.4 Miles
81% 203 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 W Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92856 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with a Cinemark XD auditorium, Century Stadium 25 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater also offers stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
4.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Archery 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
Located in a 607 acre park, Mile Square Park Archery Range provides visitors with hay targets at different distances to hit. Visitors can also attend shooting demonstrations with the Orange County park rangers at the range.
4.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 11242 Linda Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Acacia Park is a quiet, little park that provides plenty of benches around a pond with multiple animals including many ducks, ducklings, chickens, baby chicks, hens, roosters, turtles and bunnies.
4.7 Miles
35% 154 votes
Malls 321 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 MoreLess Info
Almost everything that means entertainment inside a city's limits can be found at The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk. Bowling alleys, theatres, restaurants, clubs and, of course, many shops can fill a night out.
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