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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22.0 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
22.1 Miles
88% 85 votes
Beaches 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Named for the calm waters, Baby Beach offers a no wake zone with buoys marking the protected swim area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities. Lifeguards are seasonal. Parking is free.
22.1 Miles
100% 35 votes
Paddleboarding 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
22.1 Miles
93% 650 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
22.1 Miles
75% 32 votes
Skating Rinks 12356 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
Skate Express is a traditional roller skating rink, offering open skating as well as accommodations for parties and group outings. In addition to skating-related activities, the rink also features an arcade, miniature bowling, and bumper cars.
22.1 Miles
25% 4 votes
Aquariums 22010 S Wilmington Ave, Ste 104, Carson, CA 90745 MoreLess Info
Aquarium enthusiasts from all over the country go to Blue Zoo Aquatics to furnish the homes of their fish. The store offers items such as cultured coral, colored mushrooms, sea slugs, and a variety of polyps.
22.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Basketball 3900 Acacia Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 MoreLess Info
Hosting youth sports leagues, Riley's Gym has a facility with two public, indoor basketball courts. The gym often hosts tournaments and games for a non-profit sports organization, National Junior Basketball.
22.1 Miles
23% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 8630 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Featuring RealD 3D technology, Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 shows the latest films in auditoriums with stadium seating. The theater has ticket kiosks with touch screens for visitors wanting to skip the line at the ticket stand.
22.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 1305 E Cameron Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790 MoreLess Info
At Cameron Community Center, visitors can take advantage of a game room with arcade games, televisions, billiard tables, and ping pong tables. The gymnasium offers open gym hours where both adults and children can use the basketball courts.
22.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 2441 East Cortez Street, West Covina, CA 91790 MoreLess Info
Cortez Park is a recreational park that includes a playground, a gym, and a biking trail. The park also features a picnic area, a horseshoe pit, and rolling hills that can be used for working out.
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