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Free Things to Do in Costa Mesa, CA
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
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
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
600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
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
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
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
611 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA
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
1 Balboa Pier
Newport Beach, CA
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
2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA
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.