Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dana Point, CA

  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Dana Point, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Hiking Trails.
  • From Salt Creek Beach to Dana Point Harbor, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dana Point and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and San Clemente.
  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Dana Point, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Hiking Trails.
  • From Salt Creek Beach to Dana Point Harbor, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dana Point and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and San Clemente.
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41.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
Dog Park 5400 Monroe Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
South Gate Dog Park is a large dog park with separate gated areas for small dogs and large dogs. The park provides water fountains for people as well as dogs and also offers benches and bags for clean-up.
41.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 1900 Tanglewood, West Covina, CA 91791 MoreLess Info
Tall trees and high, hilly terrain make Galster Park, a 42 acre wilderness park with numerous trails, ideal for hiking and nature walking. It also contains the Galster Park Nature Center, which is a small museum and educational center.
41.7 Miles
85% 13 votes
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Palm Park

Parks 5703 Palm Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 MoreLess Info
Palm Park offers a diverse array of outdoor activities. Some highlights include its aquatic center, which houses a huge pool and offers swimming lessons, several tennis and basketball courts, and a walking trail that circles the whole park.
41.7 Miles
40% 10 votes
Parks 5400 Monroe Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Offering multiple athletic fields, Hollydale Park allows for an array of competitive sports including tennis, baseball, soccer and softball. The facility also offers a playground, picnic space and equestrian center.
41.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Ladera Linda Community Park offers a basketball court, paddle tennis courts, a playground/tot lot, and scenic views of the nearby cliffs, hills, and ocean. The park houses a Community Center building, which exhibits local plants and animals.
41.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks Pomona, CA 91767 MoreLess Info
Shaped in a circle, Lincoln Park features grassy fields, shaded areas and a rose garden at the center of the park. The park provides a children's playground, picnic tables and short, paved paths around the park.
41.9 Miles
25% 4 votes
Skate Parks 5180 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Montclair Skatepark is situated within the larger area of Alma Hofman Park. It is the only free public skate park in the area and features two bowls, a flow section, and a street course.
42.0 Miles
90% 346 votes
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Dog Beach

Dog Park 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
As the name suggests, Dog Beach, also known as North Beach, is a canine-friendly site that offers dog lovers the chance to walk their pets along the ocean. Dogs can be released from their leashes from after Labor Day.
42.0 Miles
44% 43 votes
Haunted Tours 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
42.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bike Paths 11681 Citrus Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337 MoreLess Info
Fontana's Smoke Stack Trail is a dirt hiking trail that leads hikers and bikers past some very scenic desert and mountain views. The trail tends to be quiet and relaxing.
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