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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37.9 Miles
98% 736 votes
Architectural Buildings 4 Westmoreland Place at Walnut, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
A major attraction for fans of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, The Gamble House is a Pasadena institution and important architectural museum. It offers public tours, lectures and workshops.
37.9 Miles
70% 37 votes
Movie Theaters Mission Blvd. at Opal St., Riverside, CA MoreLess Info
Taking visitors back to the 40's and 50's, the Rubidoux Drive-In features its original 1948 screen tower. This retro themed drive-in plays the latest blockbuster hits and also hosts a weekly swap meet.
37.9 Miles
96% 188 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA MoreLess Info
At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
37.9 Miles
59% 34 votes
Bowling 7930 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Deer Creek Lanes is a smoke-free bowling alley with 40 lanes. The bowling alley also has a pool table, arcade games, a lounge, a snack bar, and a pro shop.
37.9 Miles
57% 28 votes
Recreation Centers 11138 Elm Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 MoreLess Info
A kids' indoor party place and inflatable playground, Jumping Jacks features over 20000 square feet of space, with a variety of inflatables and games including air hockey. The facility is available for private parties.
37.9 Miles
71% 41 votes
Other Entertainment 3770 Opal Street, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre shows the latest movie releases in one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the United States. The outdoor theater has Art Deco architecture and can handle 600 cars at a time.
37.9 Miles
93% 40 votes
Inline Skating Culver City Veterans Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
The Angel City Derby Girls is the main flat track roller derby league in southern California. In addition to the matches put on by four competitive teams, the league offers open play events to the public.
37.9 Miles
56% 16 votes
Parks 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
Veteran's Park is a grassy family-friendly park in California's sunny Culver City. The park features tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field, a recreational center with pool, picnic areas and a playground.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 5373 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
At the Dysonna City Art Gallery you are exposed to a number of different artists and their works. You can also buy prints, postcards and magnets of the originals here.
38.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bus Tours 4th and Main Streets, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
An Art-focused tour of LA, the Neon Cruise is put on by the Museum of Neon Art. This funky tour is an unusual way to see some of the old city sights.
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