Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lake Forest, CA

  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
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29.1 Miles
92% 155 votes
Parks 4706 Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
One of the most famed hiking areas of Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park offers sweeping views of the city from it's peak. Winding trails take visitors through rocky terrain and lush, grass lined curves to the white cross that sits a top the mountain.
29.1 Miles
70% 37 votes
Movie Theaters Mission Blvd. at Opal St., Riverside, CA MoreLess Info
Taking visitors back to the 40's and 50's, the Rubidoux Drive-In features its original 1948 screen tower. This retro themed drive-in plays the latest blockbuster hits and also hosts a weekly swap meet.
29.1 Miles
71% 41 votes
Other Entertainment 3770 Opal Street, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre shows the latest movie releases in one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the United States. The outdoor theater has Art Deco architecture and can handle 600 cars at a time.
29.1 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks 5201 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 MoreLess Info
Filled with dirt and paved walking paths, Andulka Park offers visitors lighted fields and courts for basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park features a playground area with a separate playground for small children.
29.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 1545 S Stimson Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 MoreLess Info
William Steinmetz Park is a community center that has picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, and exercise equipment. It hosts the Steinmetz Senior Center which offers programs such as guitar and exercise classes for people over the age of 55.
29.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks 8228 Michigan Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 MoreLess Info
A grass park with trees and small hills, Michigan Park has fields suitable for playing, a spray pool, playground equipment and a softball field. It also provides facilities for picnics including tables, grills, sinks and stoves.
29.1 Miles
93% 28 votes
Libraries 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee, CA 92586 MoreLess Info
Sun City Library is public library that features a wide selection of books, CDs, and DVDs. The library also offers free wireless internet and a wide variety of public programs.
29.2 Miles
76% 38 votes
Dog Park Mission Inn Ave & Indian Hill Road, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Well-maintained by the city, the Carlson Dog Park is completely fenced in so that dogs can freely run off their leashes. There is a separate area for small dogs and several pieces of agility equipment for structured play.
29.3 Miles
74% 43 votes
Specialty Museums 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of California, Riverside, the California Museum of Photography offers rotating exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The site also contains a permanent collection of photographic works and tools that were used to create photographs.
29.3 Miles
27% 79 votes
Movie Theaters 5200 Faculty Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 16 auditoriums, Pacific Lakewood Center 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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