Free & Cheap Things to Do in Irvine, CA

  • The list below includes 711 free or cheap things to do in or near Irvine, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Children's Museums and Bowling.
  • From Bill Barber Community Park to Woodbridge Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Irvine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 711 free or cheap things to do in or near Irvine, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Children's Museums and Bowling.
  • From Bill Barber Community Park to Woodbridge Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Irvine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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16.3 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
Situated at the beginning of several nature trails, Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center provides visitors with information on the trails in the park. Visitors can talk with a staff member to learn about the best trails in the area.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4055 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
A small family park, Olinda Ranch Park features trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as an array of flowers and trees. The park also has sports fields, playground areas, and picnic facilities.
16.4 Miles
89% 61 votes
National & State Parks 3300 State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832 MoreLess Info
Ted Craig Regional Park is a 124 acre park populated by rolling hills, abundant trees, and open fields. The park houses a large lake which is suitable for fishing. Attractions also include six picnic shelters and a sports complex.
16.4 Miles
81% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA MoreLess Info
An interesting attraction for science buffs and those interested in how the human body works is The Body Exhibit in Buena Park. The exhibit shows the delicate inner workings of the muscular and skeletal system of the human body.
16.4 Miles
84% 81 votes
Science Museums 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
BODIES...The Exhibition offers a truly unique view of the human body. Real human specimens that have been meticulously dissected and siliconized to preserve their intricacies highlight the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, circulatory systems of healthy and diseased individuals.
16.5 Miles
88% 85 votes
Beaches 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Named for the calm waters, Baby Beach offers a no wake zone with buoys marking the protected swim area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities. Lifeguards are seasonal. Parking is free.
16.5 Miles
100% 35 votes
Paddleboarding 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
16.5 Miles
81% 94 votes
Parks 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd., Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Carbon Canyon Park will be able to take advantage of picnicking areas and sports facilities, including lighted tennis courts. The site also offers naturalist-guided tours and a 1.1 mile long nature trail.
16.5 Miles
93% 650 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
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