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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49.4 Miles
76% 578 votes
Malls 5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad Premium Outlets features a collection of brands, in the San Diego area. Located in Carlsbad, north of downtown San Diego is open all year round.
49.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 330 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Guests can browse pieces, watch the creation of art, or chat with artists themselves at ArtBeat on Main Street. Along with the surrounding culture of the art, guests are also welcome to the wine lounge.
49.5 Miles
Enjoyed by both adults and kids, the San Bernardino Country Museum features an array of exhibits focused on natural history and California culture. The museums exhibits include a live animal discovery center, a fossil exhibit and the Gerald A. Smith Hall of Anthropology.
49.5 Miles
65% 20 votes
Trampoline Parks 1101 California Street, Redlands, CA 92374 MoreLess Info
Offering 17,000-square-feet of jumping space, Big Air Trampoline Park provides trampoline-related activities including slam dunk basketball, dodgeball, foam pits and open jump. The park has a restaurant with televisions, a rock climbing wall and party facilities.
49.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 28311 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility that offers an array of training and boarding services, Showcase Training Stables was established in 1994. The facility specializes in training hunters and jumpers, and offers riding lessons as well.
49.6 Miles
93% 1090 votes
Music Museums 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the history of music and the music industry, the Museum of Making Music is a must-see attraction for lovers of the arts and pop culture enthusiasts. Located in Carlsbad, California, the museum is open throughout the year on every day except Mondays.
49.7 Miles
92% 700 votes
Parks 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is a 27-acre space tucked into a scenic canyon. The park is open Tuesday through Sundayand is closed on national holidays. It is a popular spot for walking, jogging, hiking and relaxing. Dogs are not allowed.
49.8 Miles
83% 2156 votes
Gardens 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
The vibrant, fragrant Carlsbad Flower Fields bloom for six to eight weeks every spring. Thousands of Ranunculus blossoms produce a riot of color that is the perfect backdrop for weddings and other events. Tickets to the Carlsbad Flower Fields are available at the Carlsbad Ranch.
49.9 Miles
61% 2015 votes
Aquariums One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular parts of Legoland in Carlsbad, California is the Sea Life Aquarium. The aquarium contains thousands of exotic fish and aquatic mammals, including sharks, colorful anemones, playful seals and exotic crustaceans.
49.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Military Museums 1601 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
The Norton AFB Museum documents the history of Norton Air Force Base and its involvement in World War II. On site, memorials are dedicated to Norton veterans and memorialize the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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