Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lake Forest, CA

  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
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15.2 Miles
93% 46 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 West Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867 MoreLess Info
The Century Promenade Stadium 25 is a movie theater that showcases all of the latest new releases on high-definition, digital screens. They also have 3D and XD viewing options as well as a full-service snack bar and arcade.
15.2 Miles
88% 24 votes
History Museums 510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA 92882 MoreLess Info
The Corona Heritage Park and Museum features buildings that were created during the 1910s, which have been repurposed into a railroad museum, a special center, and an art gallery. The location, which also features an antiques store, offers art classes.
15.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Skate Parks 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
The Richard Steed Memorial Park is a recreational park that features a baseball field, a children’s play area, and three batting cages. The park also ha s a skateboarding park and picnic tables.
15.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Archery 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
Located in a 607 acre park, Mile Square Park Archery Range provides visitors with hay targets at different distances to hit. Visitors can also attend shooting demonstrations with the Orange County park rangers at the range.
15.3 Miles
81% 203 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 W Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92856 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with a Cinemark XD auditorium, Century Stadium 25 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater also offers stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
15.3 Miles
82% 76 votes
Hiking Trails W Orangewood Avenue, Orange, CA 92868 MoreLess Info
Stretching for 30 miles along the Santa Ana River, the Santa Ana River Trail starts at the Pacific Ocean and ends at the Orange County line. The trail, open to bicyclists and pedestrians, runs from Huntington Beach through Anaheim.
15.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Skate Parks 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
The San Clemente Skate Park is a public concrete skate park situated high on a grassy hill. The skate park is an expansive 12,000 sq. ft. and offers surfaces and bowls for varying challenge levels.
15.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 10301 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
A place to enjoy games of chance, Ellis Park is also home to a thoroughbred racing program. Along with watching and betting on horse races, there are slot machines and dining facilities on site.
15.4 Miles
80% 182 votes
Religious Buildings 12141 Lewis Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1981, the Crystal Cathedral is a 2,736-seat reflective glass building that operates as the principal place of worship of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries. The location's Hazel Wright Memorial organ is one of the largest musical instruments in the world.
15.5 Miles
75% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 2710 Lakeshore Drive, Corona, CA 92883 MoreLess Info
Featuring high-definition digital projection, Phoenix Big Cinemas Dos Lagos Stadium 15 Theatre shows a mix of films including classic and first-run films. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, a cafe and an area for parties and events.
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