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.
Showing 371-380 of 1525
27.0 Miles
95% 164 votes
Neighborhoods Sunset Beach off Pacific Coast Hwy. and Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Orange County Coast is riddled with bicycle renting places. Along the shoreline, there are plenty picnic areas and s'mores parties.
27.0 Miles
71% 21 votes
Historic Sites 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
27.0 Miles
95% 83 votes
Gardens 220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
At the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, guests will be able to travel through eighteen garden acres with flowers, foliage, and singing birds. The location's dining opportunities include The Veranda Restaurant and The Orchid Bar Cocktails & Casual Cuisine.
27.0 Miles
Music Venue Disneyland Resort, 1530 S Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802 MoreLess Info
Located in Downtown Disney, House of Blues features live entertainment from nationally recognized, touring bands and entertainers. On Sundays, the venue hosts a gospel brunch with Southern food and gospel singers.
27.0 Miles
41% 135 votes
Movie Theaters 9741 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.1 Miles
88% 24 votes
History Museums 510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA 92882 MoreLess Info
The Corona Heritage Park and Museum features buildings that were created during the 1910s, which have been repurposed into a railroad museum, a special center, and an art gallery. The location, which also features an antiques store, offers art classes.
27.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 23790 Via Alisol, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
Copper Canyon Park spans nearly nine acres of outdoor recreation that can be accessed by the public. Along with open grass play areas, the park features picnic tables, a combination bike path and walking trail, unlit softball field, and playground equipment.
27.1 Miles
77% 102 votes
Movie Theaters 6721 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
With high-back love seats and Sunday discount tickets, Regency Theatre provides guests with the chance to watch first-run movies. The location also features a birthday party room for young visitors to enjoy.
27.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
379

Catalyst

Art Gallery 6630 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Catalyst is an art space that serves many functions, promoting the local culture. Local artists come together to offer classes and showcase their work in the spaces gallery and studio. The gallery features sketchings, watercolors, silk paintings and more.
27.3 Miles
90% 800 votes
Religious Buildings 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92057 MoreLess Info
A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
Showing 371-380 of 1525
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Dana Point AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!