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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18.0 Miles
87% 69 votes
Parks 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
18.1 Miles
54% 114 votes
Dog Park 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.
18.1 Miles
72% 100 votes
Music Venue 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.
18.7 Miles
76% 49 votes
Gardens 611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
18.8 Miles
96% 25 votes
Gardens Park Centre Drive, Costa Mesa, CA MoreLess Info
The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
19.1 Miles
37% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
19.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 13602 Parkcenter Ln, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
Situated on 38-acres of land, the Camino Real Park is a recreational park that features amenities such as 8 tennis courts and two softball fields. The park also has three children's play areas and restrooms.
19.2 Miles
86% 66 votes
Movie Theaters 1561 W Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with three screens, Regency South Coast Village features an assortment of independent and classic films. The theater offers Dolby Digital sound, high-back love seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
19.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
Playgrounds 12850 Robinson Drive, Tustin, CA 92781 MoreLess Info
Featuring thirteen sports fields, Tustin Sports Park offers facilities for tennis, basketball and baseball along with open field sports like football and soccer. It has a covered playground, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a multi-use trail.
19.3 Miles
86% 69 votes
Parks 2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Occupying 208 areas of open space, Fairview Park has six acres of wetland ponds and several acres of grasslands, oak trees and coastal sage shrub. The park features summer concerts, a playground, trails for walking and biking and picnic areas.
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