Orange County on a Budget

Updated: July 16, 2004

Cash flow low? Check out the city's top spots for budget-conscious folk--from cheap eats to cheap sleeps.

On this page:Cheap Eats, Budget Hotels, Free Attractions.

Cheap Eats

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Amazon Churrascaria
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    1445 S Lemon St, Fullerton, CA 92832 (map)

    Fullerton's first churrascaria offers juicy, inexpensive all-you-can-eat meats in a classy setting.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Felix Continental Cafe
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    36 Plz Sq, Orange, CA 92866 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gypsy Den
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    125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (map)

Budget Hotels

  1. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Candy Cane Inn
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    1747 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    Avoid the sky-high Disneyland hotel rates by booking a room away from the craze, but still shuttle-close.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pacific Edge Hotel
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    647 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  3. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Quinta Irvine Spectrum
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    14972 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 (map)

    Distinctive whitewashed and tile-roofed chain offers convenience and consistency.

  4. 7 1 Star Rating: Poor Best Western Regency Inn
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    19360 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

Free Attractions

  1. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
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    2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (map)

    Learn about California's early history, with free admission on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Balboa Fun Zone Rides
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    600 E Bay Ave Ste B, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map)

    Admission to Newport's harborside amusement park is free; rides and games have nominal fees.

  3. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Laguna Beach Art Museum
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    307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

    Visit from 5pm to 9pm on the first Thursday of each month for free admission to a world of art.

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