Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Ana, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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41.6 Miles
78% 18 votes
Parks 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Glen Helen Regional Park offers over 1,300 acres of peace and play. The park, favored for picnics beneath the areas large shady trees, also features a water play area, playground, open fields for sports play and more.
41.6 Miles
62% 21 votes
Bike Paths San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
The Santa Ana River Trail takes visitors from the height of the mountains to the Pacific Ocean shoreline. This scenic, 110-mile trail is favored for biking and horseback riding and features breathtaking views of urban parks, meadows peppered with cottonwood trees, the San Bernardino mountains and the ocean.
41.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Camping Site San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Crab Flats Campground is open year-round and offers 29 campsites, tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and piped water in the summer. They have many hiking trails that offer scenic views from a 6,200 ft elevation.
41.6 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
41.7 Miles
66% 194 votes
Beaches 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 245 acres along three miles of shore, Santa Monica State Beach is a beach location popular among local residents and visitors alike. Guests commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking on the sand, and enjoying the scenic views.
41.8 Miles
96% 19878 votes
Specialty Museums 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 MoreLess Info
Los Angeles is home to The Getty Center, a unique museum of art and architecture. Its vast and varied holdings include illuminated manuscripts, modern sculpture installations, photography, jewelery and costumes.
41.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 28330 Mary Pl, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson.
42.0 Miles
69% 32 votes
Race Tracks 41810 Mcalby Court, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
The Pole Position Raceway accommodates competitive go-kart racers of all ages. The facilities are state-of-the-art and fume free. Walk-in visitors are welcome, in addition to reserved birthday parties, team building, and other private events.
42.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 25625 Briggs Road, Menifee, CA 92585 MoreLess Info
The Marion B Ashley Community Center serves the community through recreational facilities that include a gymnasium, volleyball court, fitness trails, ball fields, playground, and basketball courts. Adult and children's classes are held frequently on many varied topics.
42.1 Miles
65% 132 votes
Specialty Museums 1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405 MoreLess Info
The Original McDonald's Site and Museum pays tribute to one of America's most popular fast food chains. The museum offers visitors a glimpse from the 40's to today with original signage, menus throughout the years and old play place equipment.
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