- The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
 - From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
 
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            American Museum of Ceramic Art
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                399 North Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
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            The American Museum of Ceramic Art showcases an array of stunning exhibitions on a wide number of topics, all relating to clay. In addition to traveling exhibitions, they have a permanent collection consisting of British and world ceramics as well as American studio pottery pieces.        
    
    
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            Visitors will be able to choose from numerous, unique restaurants and shopping destinations while strolling down Second Street Promenade. The area also hosts music festivals, art shows and an array of seasonal activities.        
    
    
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            The Fox Theater - Pomona is a storied art deco music venue with three levels: the floor, an upstairs level with seating and the balcony. There is also an attached cocktail lounge where concertgoers can drink before the show.        
    
    
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            YMCA Gymnastics is an indoor recreational gymnastics facility that offers a variety of programs and educational classes for boys and girls. The facility has open gym sessions and is closed on Sundays.        
    
    
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            Mae Boyar Park offers a range of activities. There are playground areas and a wading pool. All playground and pool areas are gated. The park provides basketball courts and areas that may be reserved for large parties.        
    
    
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                2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
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            Built on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the observatory is a popular tourist attraction with free admission and parking facility. It has a planetarium, multiple exhibits, public telescopes, a bookstore and a cafe. The location also offers some amazing views of the city.        
    
    
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            A bowling center with 40 lanes, AMF Carter Lanes provides both open and league bowling including cosmic bowling nights. It has a pro shop, billiard tables and a bar and grill with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming.        
    
    
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            With a substantial multi-purpose room and serving area, Arnold Cypress Park is a popular rental facility for private events. Other features of the park include softball fields, a roller hockey rink, playground equipment, and a full basketball court.        
    
    
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            Spanning one and a half acres, the Griffith Dog Park is an off-leash park with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park features dog troughs and drinking fountains, as well as benches and tables for owners.