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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30.9 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 9650 Juanita Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
The small Pinewood Park offers common park facilities within the city. Visitors can enjoy children's playground equipment, three picnic tables with two barbeque grills, on-street parking, and a full basketball court.
30.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
National & State Parks Rimcrest Dr & Blue Gum Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 MoreLess Info
Featuring beautiful open space, Chino Hills State Park is a haven to myriad animal and plant species. It extends from Whittier Hills to the Santa Ana Mountains, and it's an ideal spot for hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
31.0 Miles
90% 289 votes
Botanical Gardens 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Fullerton Arboretum will be able to visit a variety of seasonal exhibits, including those which feature fossils, pollinators, and mushrooms. The site features over 4,000 unique plant species across 26 acres.
31.0 Miles
84% 205 votes
Movie Theaters 8290 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
Krikorian Buena Park Metroplex 18 is a movie theater that shows its visitors the latest Hollywood film releases. The theater offers a number of amenities, including matinee ticket specials, 3-D film capabilities, and birthday party rentals.
31.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
Breweries 27941 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 MoreLess Info
Wiens Brewing company supplies quality craft beers in the German tradition. They are very knowledgeable and proud of their work.
31.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds 9600 Graham Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Illuminated baseball and softball fields in addition to an illuminated sand volleyball court are offered at Oak Knoll Park. There are also several playground structures, an extensive jogging trail, and three picnic shelters.
31.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
31.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
31.2 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
31.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 5131 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Basic park amenities like a few children's playground structures and equipment over sand are offered at Darrell Essex Park. Visitors are also able to enjoy a grass volleyball court with a permanent net.
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