Free & Cheap Things to Do in Riverside, CA

  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
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24.0 Miles
86% 158 votes
National & State Parks 8548 E Canyon View Avenue, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
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.
24.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 7201 Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750 MoreLess Info
The Lowell Brandt Park is a community park located on 15-acres of land. Amenities at the park include three open air picnic tables, two barbeques, a baseball and soccer field, and a basketball court.
24.1 Miles
53% 95 votes
Bowling 990 N Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MoreLess Info
Open for walk-ins and private events, Oak Tree Lanes Bowling & Sports Bar offers 36 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. It features sports and snack bars along with redemption arcade games, pool tables and dart boards.
24.1 Miles
49% 37 votes
Movie Theaters 1950 Foothill Blvd, La Verne, CA 91750 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12 screens, Edwards La Verne Cinema displays first-run, feature films using all digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating and food and drink options as well as an arcade video game area.
24.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 120 E Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91750 MoreLess Info
Designed for horse enthusiasts, the Equestrian Center at Bonelli Park offers horseback riding lessons, stables, cattle herding classes and trail rides. Guides and mounted assistance volunteers help riders and animals navigate the park's trails.
24.3 Miles
67% 268 votes
Movie Theaters 30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas offers just that, a luxury movie going experience for the whole family. The theatre features comfortable leather recliners, in-theatre dining and full bar service in the lobby.
24.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 30824 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Home to a local summer concert series, Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park features fields suitable for open field recreational activities as well as picnic tables and grills. The park also has a roller hockey facility, playground and amphitheater.
24.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
While the Oso Lake Scout Camp caters mostly to Scout groups, the facility is still open for public rentals and camping. The lake offers catch-and-release bass fishing, rowing, and canoeing along with large open camping areas near the shore.
24.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 18245 Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 MoreLess Info
A variety of equestrian lessons are offered through the CRK Training Stable. Whether private, semi-private, or group, visitors will learn about properly caring for a horse along with standard riding techniques.
24.3 Miles
87% 54 votes
Parks 22930 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MoreLess Info
Sycamore Canyon Park offers trails for walking and hiking. There are also stairs that lead to a trail detour. The park provides a playground and picnic area near a creek. Sycamore Canyon Park is dog friendly.
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