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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11.9 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 2531 E Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91206 MoreLess Info
Glenoaks Park is a 2.2 acre park offering several recreational amenities. Visitors will find a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, volleyball court, wading pool, and picnic areas. The park also maintains a clubhouse which is available for special events.
11.9 Miles
77% 35 votes
Science Museums 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Columbia Memorial Space Center is a hands-on educational experience for children of all ages with many exhibits. Some of their permanent exhibits include the robotics lab, astronaut's suit, shuttle simulator and gravity well.
11.9 Miles
78% 163 votes
Magic Shows 15296 Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90638 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, La Mirada Movies 7 features second-run movies in its seven auditoriums. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, party packages, arcade games and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
11.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Batting Cages 3950 Valley Blvd, Ste A, Walnut, CA 91789 MoreLess Info
The Clubhouse Baseball & Softball Batting Cages offers indoor 65' cage tunnels that allow for hitting, pitching and fitness training using real baseballs and softballs. They also have 4 Iron Mike pitching machines.
12.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 12400 Columbus Way, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
At Discovery Sports Complex, visitors can explore 11 acres of soccer and baseball fields. The park is open until 10 p.m., with the fields lighted at night, and can be reserved for private events.
12.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6923 Salt Lake Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255 MoreLess Info
The Senior Center Park is a .75-acre outdoor nature park that has a covered pavilion, picnic tables, a grill, and a horseshoe pit. The park also has electrical outlets as well as hopscotch courts.
12.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 12426 Mapledale Street, Norwalk, CA 90650 MoreLess Info
Open to the public on the first and third Saturday of the month, Hargitt House is a Victorian style house that was built in the 19th century. The museum offers guided tours that are volunteer led.
12.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Hiking Trails 822-1098 S Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
At nearly six miles round-trip, the Michael D. Antonovich Trail offers moderate hiking along a scenic river with several water crossings. Accessible year-round, the trail is for hiking, biking, running and leashed dog-walking.
12.1 Miles
93% 43 votes
History Museums 10 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Built in 1818, Avila Adobe is officially recognized as the oldest building in Los Angeles today. Last renovated in the 50's, the house, now a museum, retains its old world charm with its original centuries old walls and a black lacquered table dating back to 19th century.
12.1 Miles
49% 346 votes
380

Chinatown

Shopping Districts N Broadway at North Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Chinatown Los Angeles lets you experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Asian Culture. There are plentiful shopping and sightseeing opportunities as well as restaurants, art galleries, museums, and events.
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