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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36.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 10301 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
A place to enjoy games of chance, Ellis Park is also home to a thoroughbred racing program. Along with watching and betting on horse races, there are slot machines and dining facilities on site.
36.5 Miles
78% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 18935 Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308 MoreLess Info
Both 2D and 3D presentations at the Cinemark Jess Ranch are shown through digital projection. In addition to the standard popular first-run movies, the theater also presents the classics and new independent films.
36.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 742 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
Each room is a step back into the culture of Monrovia in 1900 at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Themed rooms include the health sanatorium, school house, and a room of natural history artifacts spanning the 120 year history of the city.
36.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 740 E Olive Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
For a true field day, kids and families head to Recreation Park, named for all of the available activities. Guests enjoy the sand volleyball court, ADA sanctioned playground equipment, hard courts for basketball and field hockey, and a baseball field.
36.6 Miles
88% 121 votes
Beaches Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Beach features three beach areas with access to coves and a 3.25 mile trail. Visitors can run, walk, jog and bike, and other activities include swimming, diving, fishing and enjoying the many tide pools.
36.6 Miles
92% 63 votes
Bike Paths 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Newport Beach's Back Bay Loop Trail is a ten and a half mile hiking trail that offers scenic views. The trail is accessible from a number of points, many of which are connected with local sights and educational attractions.
36.6 Miles
74% 27 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5401 N Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91732 MoreLess Info
Peck Road Water Conservation Park is a 5-acre passive-use park without organized recreational activities. There are bike paths that go around a lake and space to jog, sightsee local wildlife or walk a dog. Patrons can also picnic here.
36.6 Miles
75% 12 votes
Beaches El Camino Real, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
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.
36.6 Miles
84% 93 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
El Moro Trails & Crystal Cove State Beach includes 3.5 miles of beach and trails ranging from 3 to 9 miles. The beach is popular with boarders, fisherman and kayakers while there are trails for novice and advanced hikers.
36.6 Miles
96% 49 votes
Beaches Circle Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by scenic cliffs, Crescent Bay Beach provides visitors with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. During low tide, visitors can walk out to tide pools to view sea anemones and other creatures.
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