- The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
- From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
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Certified instructors lead surfing classes of up to five students, or they lead tours on standup paddleboards and other personal watercraft
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The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
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Occupying 208 areas of open space, Fairview Park has six acres of wetland ponds and several acres of grasslands, oak trees and coastal sage shrub. The park features summer concerts, a playground, trails for walking and biking and picnic areas.
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Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
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611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
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The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.
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The Lions Park is great for playing, picnicking, walking, and playing softball. The park contains Davis Field, the Costa Mesa Historical Society, a recreation center, a community center, library, and fire station.
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1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
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Guests can enjoy a traditional Irish pub that serves a full range of cocktails and spirits at The Harp Inn. The Harp Inn also serves as a live music venue and sports bar.
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An entertainment center with trampoline floors and walls, Sky High Sports offers activities that include dodgeball, aerobics and open jumping. The center also provides a snack bar, arcade games, birthday party hosting and a monthly special needs session.
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With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.