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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27.1 Miles
56% 154 votes
History Museums 6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 MoreLess Info
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is a museum that also has a restaurant and tavern, a private event space, a coffeehouse, and a bookstore. Exhibits include original newspapers from the founding days of the United States and signatures of John Hancock, Sam Adams, and John Adams.
27.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
27.1 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
27.2 Miles
91% 33 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Brookhurst and Magnolia Streets, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At the Huntington Beach Wetlands, visitors can go hiking and take in the location's plants and scenic views. Not only could visitors also spot a fox or coyote during their hike, but they can also spot a wide variety of bird species.
27.4 Miles
92% 1255 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
With its 1850 feet, Huntington Beach Pier is one of the longest piers on the West Coast. It is a popular place for surfers, since the waves are reliable all around the year.
27.4 Miles
75% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 2710 Lakeshore Drive, Corona, CA 92883 MoreLess Info
Featuring high-definition digital projection, Phoenix Big Cinemas Dos Lagos Stadium 15 Theatre shows a mix of films including classic and first-run films. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, a cafe and an area for parties and events.
27.4 Miles
52% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 40750 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
27.5 Miles
Touted as Orange County's finest cultural museum, the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art has a lot to offer both tourists and locals. The museum offers exhibits ranging from Chinese history to art from the Pacific Islands, as well as early Californian artifacts, art and sculptures.
27.5 Miles
86% 167 votes
History Museums 2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum is a historical museum dedicated to celebrating international cultures through art. Exhibits at the museum include ancient Terra Cotta Warriors, artifacts from lost civilizations, and artwork.
27.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
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