- 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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Uniquely developed through groves of eucalyptus trees, Gum Grove Park winds through ten acres between Seal Beach and the Los Cerritos wetlands. Nature trails provide access points for wildlife and bird watching along the way.
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James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
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The La Habra Children's Museum features seven galleries and 14 different hands on exhibits. In addition, they also showcase a dinosaur topiary as well as a historic 1942 caboose and rotating displays.
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Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
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With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
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25550 Commercentre Dr, Ste 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Lake Forest Sports Park is a large 86 acre park with 57 acres dedicated to sports fields and a multi-functional center. Attractions include baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a recreation center, basketball courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, and a picnic area.
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A USTA tennis facility, the La Habra Tennis Center features a dozen professional grade tennis courts with lights for evening play. The center also has ball machines for practice, and offers instruction from professionals.
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Oeste Park is known for its nearly 5 acres of space, including two playgrounds designed for young children and older children, as well as picnic facilities, exercise walkways, and more. There are benches throughout for relaxing in the sun too.
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Located in the heart of the city, Electric Avenue Median Park provides visitors with a narrow park between two streets for outdoor activities. The park has a short trail for jogging, biking, and walking dogs.
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Located in Seal beach for more than 23 years, Hennessey's Seal Beach Tavern is an Irish themed pub featuring burgers and beer. Open for breakfast, this dining and drinking establishment offers daily specials, happy hour, themed weeknights, and weekend specials.
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Aliso Creek Bikeway, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Open to hikers and mountain bikers, Aliso Creek Regional Trail offers visitors a scenic nature trail with views of the surrounding hills. On the trail, visitors can spot wildlife like ducks, lizards, and rabbits.