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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From the merchant: Early Childhood Physical Education Classes! @ Clover Park
4.3 Miles
96% 19878 votes
Specialty Museums 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 MoreLess Info
Los Angeles is home to The Getty Center, a unique museum of art and architecture. Its vast and varied holdings include illuminated manuscripts, modern sculpture installations, photography, jewelery and costumes.
5.0 Miles
95% 2963 votes
Cultural Centers 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90272 MoreLess Info
Part of the Getty Museum, the Getty Villa takes visitors on a fascinating journey through rooms, passageways and gardens adorned with ancient Greek and Roman art and furniture. Admission is free, but visitors must pay to park on the museum campus.
5.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Bus Tours 4th and Main Streets, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
An Art-focused tour of LA, the Neon Cruise is put on by the Museum of Neon Art. This funky tour is an unusual way to see some of the old city sights.
5.1 Miles
44% 18 votes
Skating Rinks 4545 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA MoreLess Info
The Culver Ice Rink is the main rink within the area. It offers public skating sessions, ice-dancing tournaments, and hockey games, and the venue itself can be booked for private lessons and parties.
5.1 Miles
93% 40 votes
Inline Skating Culver City Veterans Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
The Angel City Derby Girls is the main flat track roller derby league in southern California. In addition to the matches put on by four competitive teams, the league offers open play events to the public.
5.1 Miles
56% 16 votes
Parks 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
Veteran's Park is a grassy family-friendly park in California's sunny Culver City. The park features tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field, a recreational center with pool, picnic areas and a playground.
5.2 Miles
80% 40 votes
Swimming Pool 4175 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
The Culver City Municipal Plunge provides public access to an aquatics center with a 50-meter Olympic size competition outdoor pool. General recreational swim times are offered during the week in the pool's open season along with swimming classes and water exersize courses.
5.3 Miles
Sherman Oaks Castle Park is a great place to spend a day with family and friends. They have a miniature golf course, batting cages, a variety of arcade games and a restaurant.
5.3 Miles
68% 261 votes
Walking Tours 10000 W. Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 MoreLess Info
As a major movie studio, Sony Pictures Studio Tour offers visitors an inside look at the sets and props of famous films and television shows. The tour takes visitors to a sound stage for The Wizard of Oz.
5.4 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks 5041 Rhoda Way, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
As a community park, Lindberg Park offers the public amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, and more. The picnic area consists of several shaded pavilions with barbecues and tables.
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