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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25.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 9301 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844 MoreLess Info
A spacious recreational park, Garden Grove park hosts a variety of youth and adult sports leagues. The park features basketball courts, a softball/baseball diamond, volley courts, tennis courts, walking trails, and a playground.
25.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 11242 Linda Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Acacia Park is a quiet, little park that provides plenty of benches around a pond with multiple animals including many ducks, ducklings, chickens, baby chicks, hens, roosters, turtles and bunnies.
25.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Mountains Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
The Cleveland National Forest is a wildlife preserve that is home to over 3 million animals. The park features a target shooting area and is home to the Cedar Creek Falls permit area.
25.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Lat 33.61228 Lon -117.42643, Lake Elsinore, CA MoreLess Info
Suitable for both walking and hiking, Bear Canyon Loop Trail goes through the national forest. It covers over six miles of terrain and provides views of the river and local mountains.
25.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Other Entertainment 12762 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Traditionally known for its Shakespearean productions, Festival Amphitheater also offers other types of theatrical productions, concerts and dance events. An extensive children's education program helps ensure the future of theater.
25.6 Miles
81% 203 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 W Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92856 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with a Cinemark XD auditorium, Century Stadium 25 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater also offers stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
25.6 Miles
82% 76 votes
Hiking Trails W Orangewood Avenue, Orange, CA 92868 MoreLess Info
Stretching for 30 miles along the Santa Ana River, the Santa Ana River Trail starts at the Pacific Ocean and ends at the Orange County line. The trail, open to bicyclists and pedestrians, runs from Huntington Beach through Anaheim.
25.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 12740 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Located next to a park in Old Town, Festival Amphitheatre is an outdoor theater where visitors can attend Shakespeare productions. The theater also hosts summer concerts where visitors can watch musical tributes to well known bands.
25.7 Miles
66% 150 votes
Bus Tours 2001 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 MoreLess Info
Southern California Gray Line is part of a company called Coach USA which provides motorcoach services such as tours, airport shuttles, commuter transportation, motorcoach charters and more. Reasonable prices, well-maintained vehicles and skilled staff.
25.7 Miles
45% 69 votes
Dog Park 9301 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92844 MoreLess Info
Located inside of Garden Grove Park, Garden Grove Dog Park provides fenced areas and grass fields that dogs can use for recreation. The park has benches, fire hydrants and a separate area for smaller dogs.
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