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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32.4 Miles
96% 27 votes
Visitor Centers 6601 Beach Boulevard Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90622 MoreLess Info
The California Welcome Center of Orange County is a highly organized establishment with a friendly staff and access to information on attractions throughout the state. The center can help visitors find things to do, places to stay and arrange outings.
32.4 Miles
67% 100 votes
Paintball 8900 McCarty Road, Corona, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
SC Village Paintball & Airsoft Park is a airsoft and paintball park that has hosted games for over 25 years. The park spans 100 acres and features 25 paintball fields with 2 of them reserved specifically for airsoft.
32.5 Miles
61% 2015 votes
Aquariums One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular parts of Legoland in Carlsbad, California is the Sea Life Aquarium. The aquarium contains thousands of exotic fish and aquatic mammals, including sharks, colorful anemones, playful seals and exotic crustaceans.
32.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 3333 E Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821 MoreLess Info
As a community developed venue, Brea Sports Park provides recreational space for individuals and groups. Features include baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, multipurpose practice area, batting cages, tot lot, walking trail and concession stand.
32.6 Miles
84% 144 votes
Movie Theaters 453 S Associated Road, Brea, CA 92821 MoreLess Info
Brea Plaza 5 Cinemas offers discounted prices for recently released and older films. Customers can view movies in HD and 3D presentations with surround sound while enjoying reasonably priced concessions.
32.6 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
32.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 2610 Hillside Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 MoreLess Info
Nestled in between hills, TLC Riding Center offers visitors a range of equestrian services, from horse boarding to horseback riding lessons. The center also organizes shows where riders compete and display their riding skills.
32.7 Miles
92% 231 votes
Gardens 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
A popular venue for weddings, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is 1.3 acres and is designed in a Japanese motif, down to the koi pond and tea house. There are also animals including cranes and ducks.
32.7 Miles
78% 41 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
The Division 1 men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams of California State University Long Beach are housed within The Walter Pyramid. The venue is 18 stories tall in the shape of a traditional pyramid which encompasses five volleyball courts and three full basketball courts.
32.7 Miles
43% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 4025 Santa Fe Road, Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
The Olinda Oil Museum and Trail combines history with recreational pursuits. Visitors can view exhibits in the old field office then take a walking tour on a two mile loop around the property.
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