Free & Cheap Things to Do in Costa Mesa, CA

  • The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
  • From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
  • The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
  • From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
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32.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 210 W Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
Located in San Dimas' historic Walker House, the San Dimas Historical Society Museum showcases photographs, artwork and artifacts reflecting the history of the area. The museum also features a gift shop and docent-led tours.
32.8 Miles
96% 68 votes
Off Road & ATV 1 Island Plaza, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Cape Canyon Expeditions takes its visitors on four wheel sightseeing excursions. All of their vehicles are powered of biofuel.
32.8 Miles
67% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 210 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
Pacific Railroad Museum has restored a depot to represent a working railroad station. Learn about the various aspects of railroading through artifacts and exhibits. Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Admission is free.
32.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Beaches 1104 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
From clothing stores to hip restaurants, Downtown Manhattan Beach contains a wide variety of shops for visitors to peruse. The downtown has a pier that visitors can walk on that overlooks the ocean.
32.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 626 Vista Drive, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
With wide open, grassy fields, Wheeler Park offers visitors a large area for playing recreational soccer. The park also has a baseball field, picnic tables, and walking paths for visitors to enjoy.
32.8 Miles
77% 71 votes
Botanical Gardens 1400 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens features a memorial within a building with blue flagstone rock and colorful mosaic tiles. There are also gardens that sit on 37.85 acres and include some rare plants, including endangered species.
32.8 Miles
77% 26 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 10144 Bogue Street, Temple City, CA 91780 MoreLess Info
Live Oak Park is an outdoor park that features a basketball court, a baseball field, a playground, and restrooms. The park also has a tennis court and sits on 16-acres of land.
32.9 Miles
89% 464 votes
Piers & Boardwalks The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
When walking down the boardwalk of the Manhattan Beach Pier, people will be able to embrace stunning views of the surrounding beach. Towards the end of the pier is an aquarium as well as several restaurants and gift shops.
32.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
History Museums 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762 MoreLess Info
The Museum of History and Art, Ontario offers visitors the chance to learn about the art, history, and culture of the Ontario area. The location not only maintains permanent local history exhibits, but also offers temporary exhibits as well.
32.9 Miles
78% 160 votes
Parks 800 S Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue that commemorates the life of Hall of Fame baseball player Ralph Kiner, Almansor Park's tennis and basketball courts also make it a suitable athletic destination. The site also contains barbeque pits.
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