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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Fishing 1504 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Southern California Fishing Trips offers a number of private tours. Some of them include whale and dolphin watching, surfing, fishing, and sightseeing.
25.0 Miles
44% 59 votes
Paintball 14881 Temescal Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
Jungle Island Paintball is a large paintball and airsoft facility featuring eleven paintball fields and three airsoft fields. Each field has a separate unique theme with themes ranging from World War 2 to Somalia.
25.2 Miles
94% 118 votes
Beaches Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
Harbor Beach is a spacious beach in Oceanside. Surf and swim areas are clearly demarcated.
25.2 Miles
88% 48 votes
Comedy Clubs 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649 MoreLess Info
The Surf City Comedy Club is a live entertainment facility that has hosted comedians including Rich Shydner and Andrew Norrelli. The venue also provides comedy classes for practicing comedians of all abilities.
25.2 Miles
96% 188 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA MoreLess Info
At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
25.3 Miles
82% 49 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 17829 Goldenwest Street, south of Slater Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 MoreLess Info
At the Shipley Nature Center you can learn about the native habitats of various local plants and animals, as well as the history of the area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help keep the center running.
25.4 Miles
69% 39 votes
Fishing 315 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
25.4 Miles
89% 159 votes
Paddleboarding 2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Wayward Captain Watersports provides rentals for paddleboards and electric boats as well as 90 minute guided kayak and paddleboard tours. For group outings they can accommodate parties of 20, and they also offer paddleboarding lessons.
25.5 Miles
93% 46 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 West Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867 MoreLess Info
The Century Promenade Stadium 25 is a movie theater that showcases all of the latest new releases on high-definition, digital screens. They also have 3D and XD viewing options as well as a full-service snack bar and arcade.
25.5 Miles
14% 7 votes
Soccer Field 9301 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844 MoreLess Info
At Arena Soccer Parks, visitors can join a variety of adult leagues or enroll their children in youth leagues. The park has a pro shop with gear from the LA Galaxy and Manchester United.
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