- The list below includes 884 free or cheap things to do in or near Altadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bike Paths and Mountains.
- From Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon to Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Altadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Cerritos.
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Ocean Ave at Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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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.
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Claremont's Rosa Torrez Park is a city park that features a playground area with swings, play structures, and slides, most aimed at toddlers and young children. The playground also has benches for parents to watch kids play.
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Rynerson Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas on the western side with restrooms nearby. The park also features a paved trail that can be used for running, dog walking, or biking.
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4626 Shadeway Road, Lakewood, CA 90713
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Running alongside the San Gabriel River, West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail takes visitors through an area with native plants as well as wildlife. The trail is used primarily for walking including dog walking.
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With several nature trails starting on the property, Monte Verde Park offers visitors a place to view native plants like Oak trees. The park has a lodge where visitors can sign up for fitness and arts classes.
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Featuring a large playground with lots of equipment, Jane Addams Park is frequented by families with small children. Further, the park is equipped with athletic fields and horseshoe pits for added fun.
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25th St E & Barrel Springs Road, Palmdale, CA 93550
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Mountains and wide-open vistas are only 10 minutes from Palmdale on the scenic, 1.5 mile Barrel Springs Trail. Nature enthusiasts can hike, bike, observe wildlife or horseback ride to and from the arena.
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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.
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200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Amazing Santa Monica Race is a unique event that combines theater and athletics. Each race is a one-of-a-kind mystery that takes great physical and mental skill to solve. Participation is not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions or major health problems..
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1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Aquarium features 100 species of marine animals and plants that live naturally in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium also regularly conducts classes, discussions and camps on issues affecting the health of the bay.