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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7.8 Miles
86% 83 votes
Paddleboarding Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Paddle Board Bliss was founded by several women who are expert paddle boarders. They offer lessons and rentals of paddleboards, as well as paddleboard yoga sessions.
7.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Paddleboarding 130 Vantis, Ste 150, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Drawing ideas from an array of other manufacturers, Vertex Stand Up Paddle makes and sells a variety of stand up paddle boards, related apparel and equipment, and accessories both locally and nationally.
7.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Gardens 22511 Allview Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Hortense Miller Garden is beautiful to walk through. It provides information and ideas for those wanting to start their own gardens.
7.9 Miles
88% 8 votes
Playgrounds Sanborn Street, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Families with younger children are the primary audience of Acorn Park. There are three distinct play areas with a variety of playground structures that are connected through several natural pathways in the tree-covered park.
8.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
8.1 Miles
100% 12 votes
Neighborhoods 25473 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
During the holiday season, Orange County Christmas Lights Show puts on an animated light show that lasts 40 minutes and includes free apple cider and donuts. They also offer tours of their home, which is decorated with snow villages.
8.1 Miles
90% 87 votes
Dog Park Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
8.1 Miles
96% 49 votes
Beaches Circle Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by scenic cliffs, Crescent Bay Beach provides visitors with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. During low tide, visitors can walk out to tide pools to view sea anemones and other creatures.
8.2 Miles
94% 16 votes
Beaches I-5 Exit Christianitos, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.
8.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Featuring a prehistoric themed playground, Fossil Reef Park is littered with dinosaur fossil climbing structures for kids to play on. The playground has a three story slide that extends from a climbing structure.
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