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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22.2 Miles
88% 6631 votes
Beaches Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 MoreLess Info
The large and gorgeous Santa Monica Beach is the quintessential West Coast beach. Visitors enjoy swimming, hiking, surfing, boogie boarding and beach volleyball. Sand castles and shell collecting are also popular with kids and adults.
22.2 Miles
77% 16434 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 MoreLess Info
The beautiful and well-maintained Santa Monica Pier is a popular place for residents and tourists, especially pier fishing enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful location, the Santa Monica Pier is usually less crowded than those in other places.
22.2 Miles
41% 324 votes
Movie Theaters 7501 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 MoreLess Info
A 27-screen movie theater, Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
22.2 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.
22.2 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.
22.2 Miles
81% 57 votes
Specialty Museums 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA MoreLess Info
An interesting attraction for science buffs and those interested in how the human body works is The Body Exhibit in Buena Park. The exhibit shows the delicate inner workings of the muscular and skeletal system of the human body.
22.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768 MoreLess Info
One of the largest railroad museums in Los Angeles, the Railway Locomotive Historical Society takes visitors on a historical journey back in time to Pomona's early railroad days. The museum features preserved locomotives, photographs and a gift shop.
22.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 21205 Water Street, Carson, CA 90745 MoreLess Info
Home of the Boys' Club, Dolphin Park is a center of events and activities. The park hosts games and public fun on it's two lighted baseball diamonds and in its two multi-purpose indoor rooms.
22.2 Miles
44% 41 votes
Dog Park Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MoreLess Info
The Diamond Bar Bark Park provides dog owners with a safe location to let their pets roam. The park is separated between large and small dog areas and provides access to shaded sitting areas as well as doggie drinking fountains.
22.2 Miles
82% 28 votes
Parks 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MoreLess Info
Sitting on approximately 23 acres, Pantera Park features sports fields and courts for baseball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also has a dog park, picnic tables, barbecue grills, restroom facilities and a short trail on a hill.
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