Free & Cheap Things to Do in Costa Mesa, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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35.6 Miles
94% 71 votes
National & State Parks 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 MoreLess Info
Contained within the extensive Angeles National Forest are scenic natural environments, campgrounds, picnic tables, fishing areas, hiking trails, and ski trails. The forest also holds the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
35.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 815 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
At Orange Grove Park, visitors can bring their children to the playground or enjoy a picnic at the covered gazebo. The park has several multipurpose sports fields, as well as maintained tennis courts.
35.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 238 Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Specializing in California art, Michael Hollis Fine Art features paintings depicting the natural beauty of California landscapes. Some of the artists features in this gallery are Anthony Ackrill, George Carlson, Jesse Powell, and other artists.
35.6 Miles
91% 44 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
A minor league baseball team, the Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Club is an advanced Class-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team plays at The Diamond which features nearly 6,000 seats, 11 luxury suites and a restaurant.
35.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Botanical Gardens 26521 Hammack Avenue, Perris, CA 92570 MoreLess Info
Willow Creek Springs is a beautiful nursery and botanical garden in Perris. The garden specializes in producing organic beauty and skincare products and specialty gifts, as well as offering organic gardening classes.
35.6 Miles
81% 32 votes
Family Fun Center 451 W. Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling facility, Brunswick Zone - Upland offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge, a snack bar, a pro shop and a billiard table.
35.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bike Paths Marmion Way & Arroyo Verde Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Offering memorable views, Arroyo Seco Bike Path is a short ride and suitable for all skill levels. The path further connects to a park making it enjoyable for families with children.
35.7 Miles
88% 25 votes
Parks Green Valley Circle & Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
Covering 10 acres, Fox Hills Park offers up many opportunities for recreational activities. It features two large picnic areas with several barbecue grills, basketball and tennis courts and also has a half-mile jogging loop.
35.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Scenic Walks N Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
Open to hikers and horseback riders, Bridle Path is a three mile dirt trail that takes visitors through the shade of a canopy of trees. The beginning of the trail has a life-size stone sculpture of a woman holding an infant.
35.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1500 W 15th Street, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
Pack a lunch or make use of the barbeque grills at Greenbelt Park, and sit and eat at one of many picnic tables. Three softball fields are available, and little ones will enjoy the playground.
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