Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carson, CA

  • The list below includes 943 free or cheap things to do in or near Carson, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Specialty Museums and Aquariums.
  • From Anderson Park to Dominguez Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
  • The list below includes 943 free or cheap things to do in or near Carson, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Specialty Museums and Aquariums.
  • From Anderson Park to Dominguez Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
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46.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 202 Camarillo Grove Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 MoreLess Info
As a horse boarding facility, Camarillo Springs Ranch provides visitors with direct access to a variety of public and private trails in the area. The ranch offers obstacle course training clinics for visitors and their horses.
47.0 Miles
64% 45 votes
Beaches Pacific Coast Highway and Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
The San Clemente North Beach provides a variety of amenities such as lifeguards, a food stand, playground, snorkel/boogey board rentals, showers, and volleyball. The beach is accessible via the Amtrak/Metro station and has a paid parking lot.
47.1 Miles
93% 211 votes
Shopping Districts 12505 North Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA MoreLess Info
Victoria Gardens is an outdoor shopping mall with a farmers market, arts and craft, splash pad and a choo choo train for both adults and children. VG also offers an AMC Movie Theatre and events like movies in the park.
47.1 Miles
53% 17 votes
Bowling 10781 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 MoreLess Info
AMF Riverside Lanes offers traditional bowling on 40 lanes and features a separate meeting room. Patrons can watch their favorite sports on AMF’s flat-screen TV or play a game of pool or arcade-style games.
47.3 Miles
53% 15 votes
Parks 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, CA MoreLess Info
A former stage coach stop, Camarillo Grove Park is a mid-size park in a rustic setting. Attractions include multiple hiking trails, a dog park, covered picnic areas, play equipment, and a horseshoe pit.
47.4 Miles
96% 130 votes
Cultural Centers 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
47.4 Miles
75% 20 votes
Beaches 620 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
47.5 Miles
92% 698 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Del Mar Street, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
At the San Clemente Pier, visitors can take in views of the ocean while hiking along the boardwalk or fishing at the pier. The site also offers easy access to The Fishermen's Restaurant for those who wish to dine.
47.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 12435 W Doebay Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 MoreLess Info
At Copper Horse Riding Ranch, visitors can learn the basics of Western style horse back riding and cattle ranching skills like roping. The ranch offers several birthday party packages that include panning for gold and crafts.
47.6 Miles
76% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 3775 Tyler Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Tyler Galleria 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.