- The list below includes 728 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Monica, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bars and Beaches.
- From Santa Monica Mountains to Palisades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Monica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Glendale.
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The City of Walnut Hiking Trails is a series of trails that span 30.5-miles in length and can be used for mountain biking, hiking, and walking. The trails also support equestrian activities and hiking.
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Guests of the Fullerton Arboretum will be able to visit a variety of seasonal exhibits, including those which feature fossils, pollinators, and mushrooms. The site features over 4,000 unique plant species across 26 acres.
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Wayward Captain Watersports provides rentals for paddleboards and electric boats as well as 90 minute guided kayak and paddleboard tours. For group outings they can accommodate parties of 20, and they also offer paddleboarding lessons.
35.9 Miles
Visitors can enjoy supervised open swimming and other aquatic programs at Fillmore City Tennis & Swim. The aquatic center hosts a variety of special events and also offer swimming and diving lessons.
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Composed of concrete, the Fillmore Skatepark offers skateboard enthusiasts a variety of stairs, ledges, banks, gaps and rails to test their skills. It boasts a backyard style bowl and two pools for different ability levels.
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Featuring 5 baseball diamonds, Freedom Park offers visitors an area to play baseball or attend community events. In addition to the fields, there are also picnic areas, horseshoe pits, running tracks, a gymnasium, and a hockey rink.
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Walnut Ranch Park is a 45.2-acre park that includes 3 professional sized soccer fields that can also be used for football games. The area has a playground that includes a slide and climbing obstacles.
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A beach only for dogs. As dogs aren't allowed on normal beaches, Huntington Dog Beach is the place to let them play in the sand, the water and the grass.
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Situated on an open grass field, Bowling Green Park has a walking path for joggers and cyclists. The path leads visitors to the playground area, which has both sand and rubber flooring, and a covered picnic area.
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Kahler Russel Park is a pie-wedge shaped recreation area with a playground, sports fields, basketball courts, and a trail. There is a lighted hard surface tennis court as well as a roller hockey rink.