Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Monte, CA

  • The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
  • From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
  • From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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5.7 Miles
81% 36 votes
Parks 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Roughly 17 acres of land compose Barnes Park, which is located in the heart of the city. Features of the park include a basketball gym, picnic pavilion, an Olympic size pool, community center, children's play area, tennis courts, and a softball field with lights.
5.7 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
A short drive from Los Angeles, the City of Monterey Park hosts several annual festivals and celebrations including a Cherry Blossom and Chinese Lantern festival. This small intimate community further offers a museum and several public parks and golf courses.
5.7 Miles
67% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 8540 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
Krikorian Premiere Theatres are a chain of cinemas that emphasize elegance and refinement in design in movie multiplexes throughout Southern California. The theater offers a variety of promotions and specials.
5.8 Miles
91% 23 votes
National & State Parks 6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606 MoreLess Info
Pio Pico State Historical Park is the site of El Ranchito, a 19th cantury structure made out of sun-dried mud blocks known as adobe. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors while learning more about California history.
5.8 Miles
56% 9 votes
Parks 321 S Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
With 13 developed acres, Monrovia Library Park is a sizeable place to spend a sunny afternoon. The park features a band shell performance area for local events and ADA approved drinking fountains.
5.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 742 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
Each room is a step back into the culture of Monrovia in 1900 at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Themed rooms include the health sanatorium, school house, and a room of natural history artifacts spanning the 120 year history of the city.
5.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
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Tilt 267

Arcades 531 Plaza Drive, West Covina, CA 91790 MoreLess Info
Tilt 267 is an arcade with a wide variety of video and redemption games. The facility features air hockey tables, shooting and racing games, and a variety of skill games like the claw machine and the stacker game.
5.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 1545 S Stimson Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 MoreLess Info
William Steinmetz Park is a community center that has picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, and exercise equipment. It hosts the Steinmetz Senior Center which offers programs such as guitar and exercise classes for people over the age of 55.
5.9 Miles
61% 76 votes
119

Ultrazone

Laser Tag 231 E Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 MoreLess Info
Ultrazone is an indoor laser tag arena that is available for party rentals. The arena offers a three-level competition field that can accommodate up to 30 players at a time.
5.9 Miles
40% 15 votes
Parks 210 N. Chapel Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 MoreLess Info
With barbeques, picnic tables, and playground equipment, Story Park provides the suitable amenities for a family outing. Not only that, but the park also has a ball field and an open grass area.
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