- 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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38.7 Miles
90%
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11501 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337
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Visitors to the Mary Vagle Museum & Nature Center can enjoy some fresh air with a walk along the pond trail, and view native flora and fauna. Inside the museum guests can explore animal, plant, geology and history exhibits.
38.7 Miles
83%
6 votes
34360 Canyon Hills Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
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The 18 acre Canyon Hills Community Park offers a water spray/splash pad, 2 playground structures, a dog park, and a concession building. Baseball, soccer, and football fields are also available, along with a lighted basketball court.
38.8 Miles
71%
157 votes
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Melrose Avenue
Between La Brea Blvd. and Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, CA
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An assortment of boutiques and vintage shops can be found on Melrose Avenue. There are options for every budget, as well as a number of quaint cafes.
38.8 Miles
Nicknamed 'America's Stadium,' the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California is one of the most famous sports arenas in the United States. In addition to hosting football games, the Bowl is a popular venue for huge flea markets, conventions, concerts and other events.
38.8 Miles
The Santa Anita Canyon is a scenic natural area with verdant forests, a sparkling creek, and a network of hiking trails. Hikers can take in views of waterfalls and other natural features.
38.9 Miles
Located on The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, California, American Girl Place is a store entirely dedicated to girls. They carry everything a girl would be interested in from dolls to dolls accessories, games, hair salons.
38.9 Miles
A National Natural Landmark, The La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which a park and museum were formed. Tar has seeped up from the ground here for tens of thousands of years.
38.9 Miles
67%
156 votes
4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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One of the many beaches in Marina del Rey, Marina Beach, Mother's Beach is a small area located next to a launch location for small watercraft. Lifeguards are available and swimming is allowed, but there is no surf.
38.9 Miles
A stand up paddle boarding pro shop and instructional facility, Pro Sup Shop offers stand up paddle board rentals, lessons, and guided excursions. The shop also offers a variety of gear.
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32 votes
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Forest Lawn Museum
Forest Lake Memorial, 1712 S Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
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The Forest Lawn Museum showcases the works of world-renowned artists as well as a variety of other exhibits, both permanent and visiting. Recent exhibits have included Legos and motorcycle collections.