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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10.0 Miles
40% 322 votes
Fishing 309 Palm Ave., Suite F, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Newport Landing Sportfishing offers open party, charter, day fishing, and overnight fishing trips through the Catalina Island, San Clemente Island, Laguna Beach, and Long Beach areas. The location also sells fishing goods at its tackle shop.
10.1 Miles
83% 119 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Balboa Penninsula, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
10.1 Miles
84% 173 votes
Beaches The Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
10.2 Miles
94% 1045 votes
Dog Park Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
A beach only for dogs. As dogs aren't allowed on normal beaches, Huntington Dog Beach is the place to let them play in the sand, the water and the grass.
10.2 Miles
50% 128 votes
Other Entertainment 8800 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 MoreLess Info
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is currently Orange County's largest amphitheatre with its 16,085 capacity. It has hosted concerts from celebrities like Michael Jackson and The Offspring.
10.2 Miles
64% 91 votes
Archery 1912 W Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833 MoreLess Info
Specializing in bow hunting equipment, Hi-Tech Archery offers visitors archery lessons and provides information about the local ranges in the area. The store hosts private events for birthdays where visitors can shoot archery targets with an instructor.
10.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Race Tracks 9365-9415 Holder Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Cypress College Running Track is a full 8 lane running track located on the grounds of Cypress College. Both running and jogging are available as well as an extra lane on the side for walking.
10.3 Miles
86% 94 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Pretend City is a children's museum, for children between 1 and 8 years of age. It is a place where children learn by playing, through educational programs and through role playing under the guidance of professional staff.
10.3 Miles
89% 631 votes
Libraries 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92686 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to America's 37th president, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is a historical center fit for any history buff. Visitors can view the restored Nixon estate and memorials, a replica of the White House East Room, and a Marine One helicopter.
10.3 Miles
70% 370 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Not only does Pretend City Children's Museum contain an Imagination Playground, the site also offers interactive amphitheater, art studio, and bank and ATM exhibits. The location, which sells souvenirs in its gift shop, also hosts birthday parties.
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