Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Clemente, CA

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near San Clemente, California, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Skate Parks.
  • From San Clemente Pier to San Clemente Coastal Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Clemente and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Oceanside and Newport Beach.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near San Clemente, California, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Skate Parks.
  • From San Clemente Pier to San Clemente Coastal Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Clemente and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Oceanside and Newport Beach.
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23.1 Miles
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
23.2 Miles
20% 15 votes
Parks 570 W. 18th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 MoreLess Info
The Lions Park is great for playing, picnicking, walking, and playing softball. The park contains Davis Field, the Costa Mesa Historical Society, a recreation center, a community center, library, and fire station.
23.3 Miles
76% 25 votes
Hiking Trails Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Passing through a eucalyptus grove, Hosp Grove Trails are part of Carlsbad's city trails system. Bring a picnic, and hike the unpaved trail up 100 feet for views of the Pacific Ocean and Buena Vista Lagoon.
23.4 Miles
87% 69 votes
Parks 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
23.4 Miles
54% 114 votes
Dog Park 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.
23.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Mountains Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
The Cleveland National Forest is a wildlife preserve that is home to over 3 million animals. The park features a target shooting area and is home to the Cedar Creek Falls permit area.
23.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Race Tracks 31919 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92595 MoreLess Info
The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park is an outdoor racing facility that offers tracks for riders of all ages and abilities. The facility features a peewee track, two veteran tracks, and a mini bike track.
23.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Lat 33.61228 Lon -117.42643, Lake Elsinore, CA MoreLess Info
Suitable for both walking and hiking, Bear Canyon Loop Trail goes through the national forest. It covers over six miles of terrain and provides views of the river and local mountains.
23.5 Miles
72% 100 votes
Music Venue 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.
23.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 23790 Via Alisol, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
Copper Canyon Park spans nearly nine acres of outdoor recreation that can be accessed by the public. Along with open grass play areas, the park features picnic tables, a combination bike path and walking trail, unlit softball field, and playground equipment.
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