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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48.4 Miles
71% 7 votes
Race Tracks 18585 Verdemont Ranch Road, San Bernardino, CA 92405 MoreLess Info
Glen Helen Raceway is a race park that often features sand drag, off road and motocross events. They offer grandstand seating for 3000, festival seating for 8000 and concessions for food, soft drinks and beer.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
48.7 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
49.0 Miles
65% 132 votes
Specialty Museums 1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405 MoreLess Info
The Original McDonald's Site and Museum pays tribute to one of America's most popular fast food chains. The museum offers visitors a glimpse from the 40's to today with original signage, menus throughout the years and old play place equipment.
49.0 Miles
27% 164 votes
Music Venue 2575 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 MoreLess Info
With the capacity to hold over 65,000 guests, the San Manuel Amphitheater is one of the largest in the nation. The amphitheater plays host to an array of touring musical acts and festivals.
49.1 Miles
78% 18 votes
Parks 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Glen Helen Regional Park offers over 1,300 acres of peace and play. The park, favored for picnics beneath the areas large shady trees, also features a water play area, playground, open fields for sports play and more.
49.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Breweries 1315 Research Drive, Redlands, CA MoreLess Info
A small craft brewery, Ritual Brewing Company makes an array of different beers, and even sodas and root beer. They also offer a casual atmosphere for visitors to sample their wares, with games and guides on hand.
49.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Dog Park 11150 Redlands Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 MoreLess Info
Adjacent to the Moreno Valley Equestrian Center, Hound Town Dog Park is spread over 3.5 acres, including a smaller fenced-in area that is divided into two sections. Several platforms, tunnels, and hoops are available on site for dogs to play in a constructive way.
49.2 Miles
96% 345 votes
Beaches Cliff Drive, Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
There are plenty of camping sites and fire rings on the Point Dume State Beach & Preserve. The most popular activities include spotting California gray whales, surfing, swimming and surf fishing.
49.2 Miles
62% 53 votes
Bowling 435 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
The Vista Entertainment Center is largely centered around its 40 bowling lanes. In addition to open and league bowling, the facility also features a sports bar, dance club, arcade, and offers private rooms for groups and parties.
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