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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37.0 Miles
86% 69 votes
Parks 2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Occupying 208 areas of open space, Fairview Park has six acres of wetland ponds and several acres of grasslands, oak trees and coastal sage shrub. The park features summer concerts, a playground, trails for walking and biking and picnic areas.
37.0 Miles
100% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Monrovia, CA MoreLess Info
With more than 40 miles of hiking land, the Big Santa Anita Canyon features many waterfalls and peaks that provide scenic views. Hikers often get to see packs of animals as well as large patches of wildflowers.
37.0 Miles
96% 141 votes
Parks Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Inspiration Point offers a relaxing and tranquil place to watch boat traffic in the harbor and is a place to see high surf at the Wedge while enjoying a picnic or viewing the sunset.
37.0 Miles
95% 59 votes
Beaches Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Little Corona Del Mar Beach features rocky reefs on both sides that provide ample diving off points for snorkelers and scuba divers. The beach is also attractive for swimmers, joggers, picnickers and spear fishers.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 6616 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
The smallest city park in Cypress is Baroldi Sycamore Park that holds only one and a half acres of land. The limited area only has a compact children's playground structure that rests on sand and an open play grassy space.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13732 Iowa Street, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Named for a former Westminster councilman, Frank G Fry Park is a narrow park area situated on 3.25 acres. The park offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic tables and grassy areas.
37.1 Miles
95% 208 votes
Beaches Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.
37.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 33101 Trinidad Dr, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
Designed for use by kids of all ages, Sea Canyon Park features lots of playground equipment. This includes a sand box, swings, ladder, slides and a climbing rock that is suitable for older kids.
37.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Race Tracks 6161 Lincoln Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 MoreLess Info
The Buena Park Raceway is an indoor racing facility that is available for private birthday parties, corporate outings, and special group rentals. The racetrack hosts drag races, wing car competitions, and slot car contests.
37.1 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 9650 Juanita Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
The small Pinewood Park offers common park facilities within the city. Visitors can enjoy children's playground equipment, three picnic tables with two barbeque grills, on-street parking, and a full basketball court.
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