- The list below includes 879 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ana, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs and Specialty Museums.
- From Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature to Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
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Three-course meals with ever-changing menus accompany award-winning drag shows complete with comedy, impersonations, and glamour
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Anteater Recreation Center offers a wide range of recreational activities and sports. Patrons can participate in basketball, group exercises, gym, personal training, fitness, wellness, intramural sports and can take various classes.
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7822 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Although new releases aren't offered here, the Regency Charter Theater offers an affordable movie theater experience. This theater features recent titles, Wednesday Date Night specials, low cost concessions, convenient parking, and is also wheelchair accessible.
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Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.
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Irvine Park Pony & Horse Rides is a horse and pony ride facility that provides walking pony rides Tuesday through Sunday. The rides cost $5.00 per child and can be rented for special events.
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Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.
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17829 Goldenwest Street, south of Slater Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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At the Shipley Nature Center you can learn about the native habitats of various local plants and animals, as well as the history of the area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help keep the center running.
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Named for a former Westminster councilman, Frank G Fry Park is a narrow park area situated on 3.25 acres. The park offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic tables and grassy areas.
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1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
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Anaheim Tour Company offers a variety of guided tours of Orange County, Hollywood, LA and more. You can also opt for customized tours such as shopping tours, movie tours and amusement park tours. They charge decent prices and offer great package deals.
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The Surf City Comedy Club is a live entertainment facility that has hosted comedians including Rich Shydner and Andrew Norrelli. The venue also provides comedy classes for practicing comedians of all abilities.