Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pasadena, CA

  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
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42.3 Miles
70% 37 votes
Movie Theaters Mission Blvd. at Opal St., Riverside, CA MoreLess Info
Taking visitors back to the 40's and 50's, the Rubidoux Drive-In features its original 1948 screen tower. This retro themed drive-in plays the latest blockbuster hits and also hosts a weekly swap meet.
42.3 Miles
91% 22 votes
Hiking Trails 2577 S. Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Charmlee Wilderness Park is a nature preserve covering 532 acres across the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The park offers visitors numerous hiking and biking trails, a nature center, and picnic tables and public restrooms as well.
42.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 26380 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the hills, Baker Ranch Community Park provides the community with an expansive playground with climbing walls, slides, and bridges. The park also has a basketball court, bike path, and picnic area for families to enjoy.
42.4 Miles
94% 105 votes
National & State Parks 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 MoreLess Info
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offers unique California experiences throughout the vast mountain range. Visitors traveling through the areas 500 miles of trails can access Malibu's beaches, cultural sites, Native American centers and more.
42.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Parks 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Glen Helen Regional Park offers over 1,300 acres of peace and play. The park, favored for picnics beneath the areas large shady trees, also features a water play area, playground, open fields for sports play and more.
42.4 Miles
86% 173 votes
Beaches 32100 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Famous for its rare beauty, El Matador State Beach features striking cliffs, rock formations, and deep blue water. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards on weekends, and features public restrooms at the trailhead.
42.4 Miles
71% 41 votes
Other Entertainment 3770 Opal Street, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre shows the latest movie releases in one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the United States. The outdoor theater has Art Deco architecture and can handle 600 cars at a time.
42.4 Miles
53% 17 votes
Bowling 10781 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503 MoreLess Info
AMF Riverside Lanes offers traditional bowling on 40 lanes and features a separate meeting room. Patrons can watch their favorite sports on AMF’s flat-screen TV or play a game of pool or arcade-style games.
42.4 Miles
74% 246 votes
Movie Theaters 166 W Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy luxury seating, including select seating for those ages 21 and over along with an in house bar and restaurant at Muvico Theaters. The theater also has access to the mall, an arcade, and sideshow attractions.
42.4 Miles
76% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 2650 Tuscany Street, Corona, CA 92881 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Edwards Corona Crossings Stadium 18 & RPX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
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