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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47.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 14100 S Prairie Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250 MoreLess Info
With two baseball fields, handball courts, and basketball courts, Jim Thorpe Park is a suitable location for athletic activity. The location also has tennis courts, a wading pool, and picnic tables.
47.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 28505 Rawlings Road, Hemet, CA 92544 MoreLess Info
The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.
47.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Dog Park 14725 Larch Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
An off leash dog park, the Lawndale Dog Park features separate fenced areas for small and for larger dogs. Both areas feature water fountains and equipment for cleaning up after dogs.
47.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 15705 Condon Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
Prime Athletes is a sports performance and volleyball training facility that offers volleyball lessons, jump training, and personal training sessions. The facility includes a TRX machine, weight vests, and battling ropes.
47.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Atlantic & El Portal, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Popular for its large cascading waterfall, Heritage Park AKA Cascades Park is a small community park that provides relaxing experiences for those who visit. Common activities at the park include taking romantic walks at night and relaxing near the waterfall.
48.0 Miles
71% 31 votes
Dog Park 5939 E Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 MoreLess Info
Etiwanda Creek Community and Dog Park is a public space for families and their four-legged pals. Park amenities include children's play equipment, lighted football and soccer fields, and a fenced dog area.
48.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19070-19562 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
Known for its challenging hiking path, Massacre Canyon is a 2.7 trail that weaves through desert canyon walls. The canyon has a stream that empties into a 12 foot waterfall off the trail.
48.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Macneil Drive, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Olive Hill Park offers recreational space with a family focus. The venue provides a playground cushioned by bark chips, a grassy area for play, paved walkways, park benches, picnic tables and an area for barbecuing.
48.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
Castles 844 N Live Oak Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 MoreLess Info
Built on a 2.5-acre citrus orchard, Rubel Castle is a structure made of concrete and repurposed materials including bottles, tires and scrap metal. Guided tours of the castle provide visitors with a look inside along with historical information.
48.0 Miles
92% 13 votes
Parks 750 Ridgecrest Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Lush green landscape makes up most of Sequoia Park. The scenic park features a bonsai garden, grass fields, picnic areas, a basketball court, tennis and handball courts and a children's playground.
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