- 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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24.2 Miles
92%
88 votes
2940 Reche Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With an assortment of antiques and sculptures shown on the property, Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery features 10,000 plant species available for purchase. The nursery also has a cafe that incorporates locally grown produce into its dishes.
24.3 Miles
37%
126 votes
901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
24.3 Miles
Located within the 340-acre Peters Canyon Regional Park, the Peters Canyon Hike is a popular hike among local visitors. Hikers enjoy trekking through the multiple trails provided, observing the scenic surroundings around them.
24.4 Miles
Two separate zipline courses are offered at Skull Canyon Zipline which is spread over 160 acres. One course is aimed at those with no or little experience while the other is for visitors wanting a more extreme adventure.
24.4 Miles
86%
66 votes
1561 W Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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A movie theater with three screens, Regency South Coast Village features an assortment of independent and classic films. The theater offers Dolby Digital sound, high-back love seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
24.6 Miles
38%
26 votes
2700 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Offering a safe, fenced environment where dogs can play freely, the Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park offers expansive space for both large and small breeds. The park also features a water fountain and seating for dog owners.
24.7 Miles
A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
24.7 Miles
Vista Sports Park features a variety of well-maintained, state of the art sports fields, including football fields, soccer fields, and little league baseball fields. The park also has a walking track that circles it.
24.8 Miles
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.
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Corona Lake is a fully stocked fishing lake with camping, boat and rod rentals. Over 19 species of seasonal fish include Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Tilapia, Sturgeon, Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Kids pond with guaranteed fish catch is available.