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.
Showing 1731-1740 of 1773
46.7 Miles
78% 36 votes
Farmers Markets Roosevelt Street & Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92018 MoreLess Info
Visit Carlsbad Village Farmers Market and visit the fine vendors peddling organic produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, flowers and baked goods. While there, enjoy live entertainment or learn about other happenings in the village.
46.8 Miles
93% 4796 votes
Beaches Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Camping enthusiasts love the Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad, California. The park includes extensive camping facilities with individual sites, token-operated showers and restrooms with running water. Carlsbad State Beach is also open to day visitors.
46.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1901-1921 N Acacia Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 MoreLess Info
Frisbee Park serves as the host of little league softball events, providing access to a snack bar at the height of the season. The Northeast softball field is also always open for visitors to use.
46.9 Miles
75% 93 votes
National & State Parks 3000 Guajome Lakes Road, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Guajome Count Park has a lot to offer. Besides its scenic beauty and a network of easy hiking trails, the park also has a beautiful lake, well-maintained campsites equipped with restroom and shower facilities and a sandy beach nearby.
47.1 Miles
33% 12 votes
Bowling 299 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino, CA 92408 MoreLess Info
AMF Arrowhead Lanes offers 32 lanes of bowling as well as a separate bar and grill area complete with flat-screen televisions. The facility is available for parties and groups and hosts regular bowling leagues.
47.3 Miles
91% 11 votes
Farms & Ranches 5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
With produce stands set up all over the region, Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms grows a variety of seasonal strawberries at its farm. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and take a basket to pick their own strawberries.
47.4 Miles
63% 16 votes
Malls 15301-15303 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
An open-air center featuring 700,000 square feet of office space overlooking a 300,000-square-foot retail and entertainment complex, Sherman Oaks Galleria is located at one of the nation's busiest intersections. It is a lively shopping, dining, and entertainment destination on the evenings and weekends.
47.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 1170 W 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 MoreLess Info
Housed in the restored 1918 Sante Fe Depot, the San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum aims to preserve San Bernardino history and the railroad that serves it. Exhibits include antique vehicles, a replica 1910 railroad station and many model trains.
47.5 Miles
100% 30 votes
Beaches 101 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
47.6 Miles
38% 26 votes
Dog Park 2700 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Offering a safe, fenced environment where dogs can play freely, the Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park offers expansive space for both large and small breeds. The park also features a water fountain and seating for dog owners.