- 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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For fans of television, Paley Center for Media collects and honors shows with particular merit. This could be a trip down memory lane for some.
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Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows is located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The Chateau was modeled after one of the French castles on the Loire valley, and has 63 rooms, apartments and bungalows.
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Drake's Books is a sex shop and bookstore. Not a typical adult store, as its clientele is very mainstream.
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Unique gifts and home decor can be found at Pomp & Posey. Products are for a higher-end budget.
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8341 De Longpre Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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West Hollywood offers an array of outdoor recreational amenities including those offered at William S Hart Park & Off-Leash Dog Park. The park is known for its expansive space for various breeds to run freely in a safe, fenced environment.
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Beverly Gardens Park
North Santa Monica Blvd & North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Beverly Gardens Park is a unique 1.9-mile long linear park that is a very popular location among tourists. Visitors flock to the 40-foot Beverly Hills sign located within the park, one the most photographed areas in the city.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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A historic but deserted mountain resort is the end goal of Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail. The trail itself steadily climbs up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon until reaching the resort ruins that features many historic plaques and wide sweeping views of the area.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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At 5 miles round trip, Echo Mountain Via The Ridgeline Trail offers visitors a historic trail with ruins of a resort and railroads to explore. The trail is lined with native vegetation including the California poppy.
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Lake Ave & Loma Alta Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
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Originally opened in 1893, the Mt Lowe Railway Trail is a hiking trail that offers access to Echo Mountain as well as the Alpine Tavern. The trail inclines up Rubio Canyon to an Echo mountain house.
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Mountain bikers can shuttle to Mount Lowe and Mount Wilson aboard the Shuttle Run. Very steep, this is the safest and most convenient way to get there. This spacious van provides room for riders as well as their bikes.