Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manhattan Beach, CA

  • The list below includes 811 free or cheap things to do in or near Manhattan Beach, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Playgrounds and Bike Paths.
  • From Manhattan Beach to The Strand Manhattan Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manhattan Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Cerritos and Pasadena.
  • The list below includes 811 free or cheap things to do in or near Manhattan Beach, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Playgrounds and Bike Paths.
  • From Manhattan Beach to The Strand Manhattan Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manhattan Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Cerritos and Pasadena.
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A movie-in-the-park extravaganza blending a movie, food trucks, music, audience games, and comedy all in one evening
1.8 Miles
60% 80 votes
Playgrounds 1701 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
AdventurePlex is a children's play center dedicated to providing children with a place to play and form healthy habits. Attractions include a play structure, rock wall, and several sports facilities. Free wifi and healthy food is available for adults.
1.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1625 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Marine Avenue Park is over 7.5 acres and includes a baseball field, soccer field, exercise area, basketball courts, picnic tables, children's play areas and a recreation activity building. They also have a racquetball facility and a dog run.
1.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Botanical Gardens 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a dreamy location for nature lovers. The garden is home to various species of grasses, flowers, trees and shrubs and visitors can enjoy guided tours of the local wildlife and birds.
0.1 Miles
66% 29 votes
Aquariums End of Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Offering free admission, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium has tanks filled with seahorses, eels, and squid for visitors to view. The aquarium has a tank where visitors can touch starfish.
0.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Boasting a variety of family-friendly amenities, this park is known as the community epicenter in Manhattan Beach, California. With tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas, any family can find a day of fun at this beautiful park.
0.6 Miles
75% 24 votes
Beaches 40th St. and Stephen M. White Dr., Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Cabrillo beach has a lot of wildlife and ample beach space. There is a large aquarium nearby.
2.0 Miles
88% 40 votes
Arts Centers 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 MoreLess Info
Featuring 1400+ seating capacity, the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center hosts a wide variety of artistic, cultural, and community oriented events, including dance performances, plays, lectures, pageants, musical concerts, and many others.
2.0 Miles
87% 31 votes
Cooking Classes 1951 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 MoreLess Info
The South Bay School of Cooking is a cooking school that offers hands-on adult cooking classes and lessons. The school has kids summer camps and is available for private group cooking classes.
2.4 Miles
85% 75 votes
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Nature & Wildlife Areas 1021 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Operating as an educational program in regards to the conservation and preservation of Redondo Beach and its Marine Like, SEA Lab is loved by adults and kids. The Lab offers summer camps, day programs, fishing field trips and outreach programs.
2.7 Miles
70% 166 votes
Dog Park 300 Flagler Ln, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 MoreLess Info
Located on the north end of Dominguez Park, Redondo Beach Dog Park offers three acres of play space with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park offers benches and water fountains for both dogs and humans.
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