- The list below includes 879 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Ana, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs and Specialty Museums.
- From Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature to Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Ana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach and Cerritos.
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The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).
47.2 Miles
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corner Coast Highway & Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
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Open only on Thursdays, the Oceanside Farmer's Market is a tremendous resource for fresh, local produce. Enjoy beautiful, expansive ocean views and a wide variety of vendors that changes weekly.
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Celebrating both art and culture, Oceanside Art Museum features the works of regional artists in the modern and contemporary genre. Special events such as concerts and fundraisers are also held at this venue.
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A lively beach located near restaurants and shops, Oceanside Beach features soft, clean white sand and clear water. The beach also has a pier, public restrooms and showers, and a lifeguard tower.
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Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
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Every Thursday evening, the Oceanside Sunset Market comes to life. Patrons enjoy live entertainment, meals, craft boutiques, food vendors and local produce. The Sunset Market is also famous for its fresh flowers.
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There are always fun, family-friendly things to do at The Pier at Oceanside. Fishing and boating are popular throughout the year, and team sports facilities are available. Picnics are also popular.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, mobile ticketing and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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Trout, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish bite year round on the beautiful 976 acre Silverwood Lake. Silverwood Lake Marina offers a seven-lane boat launch, wet slips, dry storage, boat rental, bait and tackle along with Fish and Game Licenses.
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2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.