Free & Cheap Things to Do in Banning, CA

  • The list below includes 161 free or cheap things to do in or near Banning, California, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Fire Memories Museum to Gilman Ranch Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banning and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Big Bear Lake, Hemet, Palm Springs and Redlands.
  • The list below includes 161 free or cheap things to do in or near Banning, California, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Fire Memories Museum to Gilman Ranch Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banning and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Big Bear Lake, Hemet, Palm Springs and Redlands.
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21.8 Miles
71% 153 votes
Go Karts 800 Wildrose Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Open in both the warmer and cooler months, Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain provides visitors with a fun and memorable bobsled experience. Guests are chairlifted to the top of the slide and slide down the exciting quarter mile track.
21.8 Miles
68% 19 votes
Pirate Tours 40729 Villge Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
The Big Bear Pirate Ship is a 1/3 scale replica of a Spanish Galleon ship located within the Big Bear Lake. When visiting, guests commonly enjoy taking guided tours on the ship led by authentic pirates/ship captains.
21.8 Miles
56% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Village Theaters is small 3 screen movie theater that features digital projection and sound along with plush high-back seating. The theater offers a special Family Fun Day promotion on Tuesdays with discounted tickets and concessions.
21.9 Miles
96% 161 votes
Hiking Trails 630 Bartlett Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Located three miles west of Big Bear Lake Village, the Castle Rock Trail is roughly two miles in length for a complete trip with an elevation gain of 500 feet. The hiking trail is considered to be moderately difficult and offers nature viewing along the way.
21.9 Miles
87% 52 votes
Visitor Centers 630 Bartlett Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
The Big Bear Visitor Center is a location dedicated to providing information to tourists to help promote a more enjoyable stay in the city. Dining and lodging recommendations, recreational activities, and local hangout suggestions are among the services provided.
21.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 40375 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy three hours of lake time aboard tournament style bass boats or pontoons (for catching rainbow trout) with licensed, experienced guides through Big Bear Charter Fishing. Drinks, snacks and all fishing gear are provided.
21.9 Miles
50% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 1688 N Perris Blvd, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, Regency Perris 10 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers a room with arcade game machines, private party facilities and a concession stand with food and drinks.
22.0 Miles
87% 139 votes
Parks 39148 California 18, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
One of the newer parks in the area, Boulder Bay Park was only opened in 2010. Attractions at the site include restrooms, a large bandstand, canoe and kayak areas, and a dock for fishing.
22.0 Miles
68% 112 votes
Bowling 40625 Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Barn is a 16-lane bowling facility that is located, as the name suggests, within a barn. The site also features a sports bar and a video game arcade for guests who are interested in other activities.
22.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 13380 Frederick Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 MoreLess Info
Several outdoor recreational options are featured within the Moreno Valley Community Park. The public has access to a large soccer field, children's playground, a snack bar that operates in the summer, and picnic tables with adjoining barbeque grills.
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