- The list below includes 472 free or cheap things to do in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Movie Theaters and Camping Site.
- From Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park to Lago Santa Margarita, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rancho Santa Margarita and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Irvine and San Clemente.
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Cabrillo beach has a lot of wildlife and ample beach space. There is a large aquarium nearby.
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Providing access to a wading pool and a volleyball court, Ashwood Park offers visitors the chance to entertain themselves. The park also has two playgrounds for young visitors to enjoy.
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Farnsworth Park includes both a historic building used as a banquet hall and community room and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and plays. The park has picnic areas, baseball fields, and basketball and tennis courts.
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Dance the night away at Cha Cha Lounge. A large selection of cocktails and lively music.
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Located on 21-acres of land, Veterans Parkway is a public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a 1.5-mile walking trail, numerous benches along the trail, and water fountains for both humans and dogs.
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1104 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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From clothing stores to hip restaurants, Downtown Manhattan Beach contains a wide variety of shops for visitors to peruse. The downtown has a pier that visitors can walk on that overlooks the ocean.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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A historic but deserted mountain resort is the end goal of Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail. The trail itself steadily climbs up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon until reaching the resort ruins that features many historic plaques and wide sweeping views of the area.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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At 5 miles round trip, Echo Mountain Via The Ridgeline Trail offers visitors a historic trail with ruins of a resort and railroads to explore. The trail is lined with native vegetation including the California poppy.
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Lake Ave & Loma Alta Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
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Originally opened in 1893, the Mt Lowe Railway Trail is a hiking trail that offers access to Echo Mountain as well as the Alpine Tavern. The trail inclines up Rubio Canyon to an Echo mountain house.
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Echo Mountain is a hiking destination that spans a total of 6-miles in length and includes free parking. The area has opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, walking, running, and wildlife viewing.