Top 10 Freebies
By Justin Gage, Citysearch Contributor
From partying on the public beach with your buds to gratis gazing at Californian Impressionist artwork, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your bank account is empty.
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Huntington Beach
21700 to 22500 blocks of PCH, Huntington Beach, CA
Surf City beckons the thrifty-minded adventurer to tackle its waves or surrender to a boozy bonfire. -
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA
Need a break from the beach? Absorb thought-provoking exhibits in this arty enclave without provoking your bank account. -
Orange County Public Library System
1501 E St Andrew Pl, Santa Ana, CA
This ain't your grandfather's library system. O.C. residents with big brains should take a 21st-century look at their branch's free resources. -
O'Neill Regional Park
30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Located 25 miles southeast of Santa Ana, this oasis boasts everything from equestrian trails to picnics for savvy day-hikers. -
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
151 E Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
Embrace your inner seaman at Newport Harbor's Nautical Museum. Kids' entry is always free; adults donate at their discretion. -
Balboa Fun Zone Rides
600 E Bay Ave Ste B, Newport Beach, CA
Balboa's atmosphere will bring out the inner gamester in young and old alike without costing a dime. -
Orange County Museum of Art - South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Enjoy free Thursdays at the museum's Newport Beach hub, or any day of the week at its South Coast Plaza satellite gallery. -
Irvine Museum
18881 Von Karman Ave Ste 100, Irvine, CA
Leave your wallet in the car and experience one of the most extensive collections of Californian Impressionist art in the state. -
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA
Cultivate your green thumb without spending any "green" by perusing the arboretum's 26-acre botanical gardens. -
Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Get a free history lesson from the gallery's exhibits on Hispanic and early Californian art.
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Lee's Sandwiches
13991 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA
This Vietnamese version of a deli offers cold-cut sandwiches on French bread, with a twist. -
CO-OP Barneys New York
3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA
Cutting-edge fashions presented in an eco-tech atmosphere inside South Coast Plaza.
