- The list below includes 472 free or cheap things to do in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Movie Theaters and Camping Site.
- From Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park to Lago Santa Margarita, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rancho Santa Margarita and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Irvine and San Clemente.
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Located within a quiet and peaceful residential area, Mission Bell Park is a park featuring a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a playground structure, a large open area, and a lot of shade.
12.0 Miles
Surrounded by beach front properties, Capistrano Beach is a public beach with volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a walking path. During low tide, there are opportunities for wading, body boarding, and skim boarding.
12.0 Miles
More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
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3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Located in the hills, Forster Ranch Community Park provides visitors with grass fields and picnic areas for outdoor recreational activities. The playground has several climbing structures with slides, monkey bars, and swings on a sand floor.
12.1 Miles
Corona Lake is a fully stocked fishing lake with camping, boat and rod rentals. Over 19 species of seasonal fish include Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Tilapia, Sturgeon, Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Kids pond with guaranteed fish catch is available.
12.1 Miles
With several trails for walking and jogging, picnic tables and two separate playgrounds for different ages, Citrus Ranch Park offers attractions for adults and children. Its name comes from the citrus grove that surrounds the park.
12.2 Miles
The Las Ramblas Trail is a 3.5 mile dirt trail that can be hiked year-round. It has a variety of inclines to suit both the novice and advanced hiker, allows dogs and bicycles and offers sweeping views of the coast.
12.3 Miles
Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
12.3 Miles
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
12.3 Miles
A moderately challenging hiking trail that leads hikers among the mansions of South Laguna Beach, the Valido Trail offers several stunning vistas and provides a brief but vigorous hiking workout.