Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Monica, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Italian food with a California touch, like eggplant pizza and spinach salad with artichoke hearts, at a restaurant with dog-friendly patio
14.5 Miles
55% 11 votes
Parks 801 Camino Real, S Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 MoreLess Info
Redondo Beach's Alta Vista Park features a large community center with rooms that can be reserved for parties. The park also has a baseball field, soccer fields, tennis courts, and other amenities.
14.6 Miles
H.I.S. International Day Tours features the Night View Tour at Griffith Observatory and the Dinner at the Castaway Restaurant. A unique experience to view Los Angeles from above.
14.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Bowling 15707 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 MoreLess Info
A classic-style bowling alley, Gardena Bowling Center offers a video arcade, a pool room, and a pro shop. Their restaurant and lounge serves a variety of Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, as well as American fare.
14.6 Miles
79% 66 votes
Bowling 15707 S Vermont Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247 MoreLess Info
A 16-lane bowling center, Gardena Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center provides a restaurant, arcade games, nine regulation billiard tables, party hosting, televisions and a restaurant.
14.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking Gardena, CA 90247 MoreLess Info
Cobra Kayaks makes and sells an extensive line of kayaks of various different kinds. The company makes kayaks for fishing, touring, or surf and fun, and offers an array of accessories, as well.
14.7 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.
14.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 525 Alpine St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
If you're interested in the history of Southern California, then the Studio for Southern Californian History is worth a visit. Admission is free and the museum hosts a variety of permanent and non-permanent exhibits.
14.7 Miles
89% 365 votes
Beaches Torrance Boulevard and Esplanade Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 MoreLess Info
A beautiful strip of sandy seashore located in Redondo Beach is the Torrance State Beach. The beach is favorited as a fitness beach and running trail by both locals and visitors to the area.
14.7 Miles
56% 18 votes
Parks 3401 Spencer Street, Torrance, CA 90510 MoreLess Info
A wooded city park, Delthorne Park features green spaces, picnic areas with barbecue facilities, a half mile rubberized fitness course, a basketball court, and a playground with a variety of climbing structures.
14.7 Miles
- 3 votes
Parks 17705 S Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248 MoreLess Info
The Royal Western Mobile Home Park offers space to rent for new or existing mobile homes. This quiet, residential area offers an onsite pool with a poolhouse.
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