- The list below includes 989 free or cheap things to do in or near Orange, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Skate Parks.
- From Irvine Regional Park to Santiago Oaks Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Orange and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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Working alongside professional industry chef instructors, junior cooks ages 6–17 will cook meals and desserts while learning kitchen basics
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In addition to picnic areas with built-in barbecues, sinks and tables, the Irvine Regional Park offers paved bicycle and walking trails. Furthermore, the park also features a children's playground, four softball fields, two horseshoe pits and a lake.
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Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.
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8548 E Canyon View Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
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The graded roads and trails of Peters Canyon Regional Park give ample access to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The 340-acre park offers visitors exposure to a variety of coastal habitats, all rich in wildlife.
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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.
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At 22 miles long, Mountains To Sea Trail is a biking and hiking trail that takes visitors through canyons, nature parks, and bays. The trail also provides visitors with opportunities for bird watching.
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Eisenhower Park & Lake is 16.46 acres of green space, streams, shady trees and a lake suitable for fishing and filled with ducks and geese. The park also features a playground, picnic areas and barbecues.
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Part of Yorba Park, the Orange Dog Park is open six days a week from dawn until dusk. The park offers separate areas for large and small dogs, dog drinking fountains, waste bags and waste scoopers.
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Pitcher Park is a half acre of trees and a garden and also features picnic tables, a barn house, a gazebo and a honey house. There is also a reservable green space area that can accommodate approximately 50 guests.
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960 N. Tustin Street, Suite 163, Orange, CA 92867
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The Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours cater to foodies, travelers and locals who desire to experience the broad assortment of foods that the area has to offer. There are several touring options available, including one's that focus on ethnic and vintage foods.