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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Enjoy casual American fare at a speakeasy themed restaurant
7.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Oakgrove Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Oak Park is a community park located in Aliso Viejo. The expansive park features large grass fields, as well as designated ball fields. Also present are picnic areas and a children's playground.
7.1 Miles
92% 106 votes
Hiking Trails Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
With views of the ocean and Catalina island, Top of the World Park has a 3 mile trail that can be complete by hikers of all skill levels. The Car Wreck Trail has an old car wreck by it.
7.2 Miles
87% 338 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Main Beach is the largest beach in Laguna. While fishing is prohibited, there are plenty of entertainment opportunities, such as volleyball or jogging. Swimming is also permitted, but only in certain areas and months of the year.
7.2 Miles
97% 154 votes
Walking Tours Pacific Coast Hwy and Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Laguna Beach courtesy of Laguna Beach Walks, a small firm founded and run by lifetime area residents. All tours are led by guides with decades of experience.
7.2 Miles
39% 23 votes
Skating Rinks 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
The Aliso Viejo Ice Palace is a sports facility that supports activities such as ice hockey, figure skating, and broomball. The facility is available for birthday parties and has a full service snack bar.
7.2 Miles
86% 76 votes
National & State Parks Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
7.2 Miles
50% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 162 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
7.3 Miles
94% 643 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
7.3 Miles
88% 179 votes
Beaches Coast Hwy & Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With white sands and clear waters, Laguna Beach offers visitors a clean beach to lounge in the sun and go surfing at. From the shore, visitors can spot Catalina Island in the distance.
7.4 Miles
Whether it is for the 121 artists' works of art exhibited or for the special events it can host, Laguna Art Museum can prove to be a worthy destination for the Californian art enthusiasts.
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