Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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12.6 Miles
92% 50 votes
Beaches 31621 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
From its location adjacent to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach is popular with divers who use the large rock as a diving board, even though it is not the smartest idea. The beach is a popular wedding site.
12.6 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 10250 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park is a unique park with a number of different amenities available for use to its visitors. Amenities include a pioneer-themed playground, basketball court, picnic area, and a water play area.
12.7 Miles
99% 871 votes
Parks 375 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Located at the north end of Laguna Beach, Heisler Park offers beautiful views of the Pacific as well as occasional sightings of marine life. Having been recently remodeled, the park has artistic touches in places, is dog-friendly and has some great restaurants.
12.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Paddleboarding Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers stand up paddleboat lessons for from one person to five. Most lessons are 60 minutes long, and include 50 minutes of time in the waters of Divers Cove and Fishermans Cove.
12.7 Miles
64% 45 votes
Beaches Pacific Coast Highway and Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
The San Clemente North Beach provides a variety of amenities such as lifeguards, a food stand, playground, snorkel/boogey board rentals, showers, and volleyball. The beach is accessible via the Amtrak/Metro station and has a paid parking lot.
12.7 Miles
94% 233 votes
Beaches 9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
12.8 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Coastline of Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepool serves as a home for sea urchins and starfish. Visitors who are interested in ocean views and picnics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
12.8 Miles
95% 324 votes
Beaches Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
With seven miles of coastal bluffs, Salt Creek Beach is a prime spot for surfing. The beach sees over 2 million visitors every year who enjoy the unparalleled waves and body surfing opportunities.
12.9 Miles
86% 83 votes
Paddleboarding Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Paddle Board Bliss was founded by several women who are expert paddle boarders. They offer lessons and rentals of paddleboards, as well as paddleboard yoga sessions.
12.9 Miles
21% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
Popular first-run Hollywood films are presented at Krikorian Premiere Theatres throughout the week with certain bargain ticket times. There are six individual auditoriums, a full snack bar, and select movies shown in Digital 3DX.
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