Free & Cheap Things to Do in Avalon, CA

  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Avalon, California, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Tours, Mini Golf, Botanical Gardens and Off Road & ATV.
  • From Descanso Beach to Avalon Scenic Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Avalon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport Beach.
  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Avalon, California, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Tours, Mini Golf, Botanical Gardens and Off Road & ATV.
  • From Descanso Beach to Avalon Scenic Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Avalon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport Beach.
Showing 21-30 of 953
22.7 Miles
89% 159 votes
Paddleboarding 2406 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Wayward Captain Watersports provides rentals for paddleboards and electric boats as well as 90 minute guided kayak and paddleboard tours. For group outings they can accommodate parties of 20, and they also offer paddleboarding lessons.
25.2 Miles
93% 95 votes
Parks 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Point Fermin Park stands along the Pacific Coast and provides ample picnic areas and walking trails. Guided tours are available to see the Point Fermin lighthouse and a westward trail provides easy beach access.
25.3 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 3701 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
With coastal views, Angels Gate Recreation Center offers visitors multipurpose fields, basketball courts, and a playground. The center features a Korean Friendship Bell in a gazebo on top of the hill.
25.4 Miles
95% 233 votes
Parks Angels Gate Park, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Korean Friendship Bell is a bronze bell that is housed in a stone pavilion located in Angel's Gate Park. The bell is made of more than seventeen tons of copper, tin, gold, nickel, phosphorus, and lead.
25.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks S. Gaffey St & 36th-37th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Lookout Point Park is a scenic view and roadside park that offers visitors views of the San Pedro Harbor, Port of Los Angeles and even Catalina Island. The park provides coin-operated binocular devices for the benefit of sightseers.
25.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 3730 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
San Pedro's Cabrillo Beach Pier is a 1200 foot pier that extends into San Pedro Harbor. It is a popular fishing spot for mackerel, cod, and halibut, and offers tranquil views of the water.
25.6 Miles
86% 144 votes
Aquariums 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium that has a sandy beach exhibit, an open ocean exhibit, and a rocky shores exhibit. The aquarium has educational programs for schools and individuals.
25.6 Miles
61% 28 votes
Military Museums 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
The Fort MacArthur Museum is a historical museum dedicated to the history of the U.S. Army Base, Fort MacArthur. The history is shown through different exhibits, including those about harbor defense and Pacific Theater Campaigns, among others.
25.8 Miles
56% 59 votes
Beaches 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Cabrillo Beach is a white sand beach that is patrolled by life guards during the summer months. The beach features barbecue pits, picnic tables, play areas for kids, and jet ski and swimming areas.
25.8 Miles
90% 42 votes
Beaches 1799 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90732 MoreLess Info
White Point/Royal Palms County Beach features a variety of amenities, and is patrolled by life guards during the day. The beach features tide pools and swimming and diving areas, as well as picnic and playground areas.
Showing 21-30 of 953
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Avalon AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!