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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26.6 Miles
95% 19 votes
Parks 7200 Plaza Street, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
A small water playground, Sigler Park Splash Pad features ground-based and overhead water spray structures including palm trees and pelicans. It is available for private events and offers picnic tables, benches and restroom facilities.
26.7 Miles
71% 72 votes
Dog Park 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 MoreLess Info
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
26.7 Miles
88% 17 votes
Bike Paths College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057 MoreLess Info
San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.
26.7 Miles
95% 22 votes
Parks 2864 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92865 MoreLess Info
Eisenhower Park & Lake is 16.46 acres of green space, streams, shady trees and a lake suitable for fishing and filled with ducks and geese. The park also features a playground, picnic areas and barbecues.
26.7 Miles
76% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 2650 Tuscany Street, Corona, CA 92881 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Edwards Corona Crossings Stadium 18 & RPX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
26.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 260 Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum is a museum that features a vast collection of gems and minerals. The museum is available for field trips, has a virtual museum, and offers free admission.
26.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13732 Iowa Street, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Named for a former Westminster councilman, Frank G Fry Park is a narrow park area situated on 3.25 acres. The park offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic tables and grassy areas.
26.8 Miles
79% 19 votes
Hiking Trails De Luz Rd & Sandia Creek Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92088 MoreLess Info
Santa Margarita River Trail is a 6 mile loop trail that has shady woodlands, boulders, dusty and dry chaparral and native plants and wildflowers along the trail. Patrons can use the trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
26.9 Miles
91% 261 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Entrance at Warner Ave. and PCH, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Aiming to educate the people into preserving the coastline and the wetlands, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve also organizes special events during national days.
26.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 39423 Ardenwood Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
The Rosetta Canyon Dog Park is a favorite among locals and those traveling with pets. The park features separate park areas for small and large breeds, wood mulch play fields and a water station.
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