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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36.2 Miles
58% 62 votes
Concerts 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Offering premier entertainment in the San Juan Capistrano area, The Coach House plays host to a variety of shows. The casual atmosphere allows guests to feel laid back when enjoying dinner, drinks and a concert by a touring headliner or local band.
36.2 Miles
76% 239 votes
Movie Theaters 999 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island Shopping Center, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At the Island Cinema, film lovers can enjoy first-run movies in leather stadium seating. The location, which features a digital projection picture, offers both food and alcoholic beverages that are delivered to your seats.
36.2 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.
36.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
A 45-acre sports complex, Vista Hermosa Sports Park features fields suitable for baseball, softball, soccer and other turf sports. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, a walking path and an aquatic center.
36.2 Miles
27% 187 votes
Music Venue 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Dinner and entertainment are combined in one venue at the Coach House Concert Hall. Guests can enjoy dinner with live music from a variety of artists, both local and national.
36.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 11495 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring two fishing lakes, Jess Ranch Lakes offers visitors a day of fishing for trout, bass, and bluegill. There is also a picnic area and a bait shop where visitors can purchase equipment for fishing.
36.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3820 Penn Mar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732 MoreLess Info
Measuring 5.17 acres, Zamora Park is a mix of grass and trees with a short walking trail and picnic areas. The park can be used for basketball on the full-sized court and children can play on the sandy playground.
36.3 Miles
94% 995 votes
National & State Parks 8471 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
In the Crystal Cove State Park, the visitor can either choose the trails from the 2,400 inland acres, or the 3,2 miles of shoreline for scuba-diving. The area is also popular among surfers.
36.3 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.
36.3 Miles
81% 37 votes
Paddleboarding 1099 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle Company gives lessons to beginner and intermediate paddleboarders. Lessons are on the beautiful and popular Laguna Beach.
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