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Free Things to Do in Costa Mesa, CA

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Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Traveling on a budget? Here are free things to do in Costa Mesa. Experience great art, learn about farm animals, or enjoy a relaxing day at the beach!

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1. Orange County Museum of Art

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Orange County Museum of Art

3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA

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Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday:

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Visit the Orange County Museum of Art. Admission is free and there are constantly new exhibits to enjoy. They even offer a handful of events for artists of all ages.

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2. Docent Led Tour of Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts

4.8 (3.3K Google reviews)

600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA

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Monday:

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Friday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

While you’re in the area, take a free docent led tour of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. You’ll learn about the history and architecture of the concert hall and receive behind the scenes access.

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3. Centennial Farm

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Centennial Farm

4.5 (687 Google reviews)

88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA

Open daily until 4:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Friday:

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Head to Centennial Farm to learn about caring for farm animals and growing crops. There is even an area to pet little chicks.

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4. Noguchi Garden

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Noguchi Garden

4.5 (492 Google reviews)

611 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA

Open daily until 12:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Visit Noguchi Garden - one of Orange County’s most well known sculpture gardens. The garden symbolizes the geographical characteristics of California. Can you spot all 6?

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5. Take a short five minute drive to the beach

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Balboa Pier

4.7 (4.7K Google reviews)

1 Balboa Pier
Newport Beach, CA

Open daily until 12:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:

5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Take a short 5 minute drive to the beach and enjoy a relaxing day in the sun!

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6.Train ride at Fairview Park

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Fairview Park

4.7 (1.2K Google reviews)

2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA

Open daily until 8:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Take a free train ride available every 3rd weekend of the month from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm.

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