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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Durty Nellys 2915 Red Hill Ave, Ste G101, Costa Mesa, CA MoreLess Info
Hearty Irish dishes such as shepherd’s pie match with burgers, sandwiches, and nine beers on tap
14.7 Miles
95% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
14.8 Miles
95% 65 votes
Colleges & Universities 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
California State University Long Beach offers undergraduate and graduate education in a diverse, student-centered environment. It features popular attractions such as art exhibits, a Japanese garden, and a sports complex.
14.8 Miles
56% 87 votes
Bowling 1501 S. Lemon Street, Fullerton, CA 92832 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 40 lanes, AMF Carter Lanes provides both open and league bowling including cosmic bowling nights. It has a pro shop, billiard tables and a bar and grill with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming.
14.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 9300 Moody Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
A large grass field with a backstop is a major feature of Evergreen Park, making it ideal for pick-up soccer games. Other facilities include a children's playground, multi-use court, a picnic area, and one set of public restrooms.
14.9 Miles
93% 92 votes
National & State Parks 2145 Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.
14.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 8150 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Resting on six acres of land, the Walter D. Ehlers Community Center is run and maintained by the City of Buena Park. The center features community buildings, a senior center, shuffleboard, and banquet facilities.
14.9 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 4501 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Within Willow Park guests can view a calm pond that is home to several ducks, but water activities like swimming, fishing, and feeding the ducks are not allowed. There is also a full basketball court, picnic area, a children's playground, and one set of public restrooms.
15.0 Miles
66% 213 votes
Mini Golf 3200 E. Carpenter Ave, Anaheim, CA MoreLess Info
For fans of medieval-themed attractions, Camelot Golfland offers mini-golf staged inside of a castle. The also have an arcade, laser tag, a raceway, and water slides.
15.0 Miles
100% 23 votes
Walking Tours 2145 N Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.
15.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Talavera Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
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