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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17.6 Miles
79% 67 votes
Parks 31131 S Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Aliso Beach offers a range of water activities including swimming, skimboarding, surfing, skin diving and paddle boarding. The beach also features tidepool exploration as well as a tot lot for children.
17.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks 8228 Michigan Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605 MoreLess Info
A grass park with trees and small hills, Michigan Park has fields suitable for playing, a spray pool, playground equipment and a softball field. It also provides facilities for picnics including tables, grills, sinks and stoves.
17.6 Miles
57% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 9834 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
The County of Los Angeles Fire Museum is a museum that showcases antique fire engines, firefighting equipment, and uniforms of firemen. The museum features six drawn steam fire engines as well as Model T fire engines.
17.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 4921 Soquel Canyon Parkway, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
With a basketball court and a playground, Alterra Park's amenities provide an entertaining setting for young guests. The park also has barbeques and picnic tables for those who wish to dine.
17.6 Miles
38% 237 votes
Movie Theaters 1560 S Azusa Avenue, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, AMC Puente Hills 20 provides 20 auditoriums utilizing digital projection. The theater has a snack bar with food and drinks along with stadium seating and private event hosting.
17.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 31504 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A sports complex, Trabuco Mesa Park features three tennis courts, four softball fields and a full basketball court. The park also has a children's playground and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
17.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Recreation Centers 4118 S Street, Lakewood, CA 90712 MoreLess Info
YMCA Gymnastics is an indoor recreational gymnastics facility that offers a variety of programs and educational classes for boys and girls. The facility has open gym sessions and is closed on Sundays.
17.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Talavera Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
17.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 3300 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712 MoreLess Info
Simon Bolivar Park is a recreational park that has a lot of shady areas under the trees as well as basketball courts, a baseball field, and restrooms. The park also features a playground and a kiddie pool in the summertime.
17.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA MoreLess Info
Those who wish to play a game of basketball can take advantage of Veterans Park's basketball court. The location also has a par course, picnic tables, and provides trail access.
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