- The list below includes 1166 free or cheap things to do in or near Lakewood, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Walking Trails.
 - From Mae Boyar Park to San Martin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lakewood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach and Cerritos.
 
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            Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum is a historical museum dedicated to celebrating international cultures through art. Exhibits at the museum include ancient Terra Cotta Warriors, artifacts from lost civilizations, and artwork.        
    
    
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                510 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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            A fun and educational place for children, the Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature features a nature center with informative exhibits about local ecology and cultural history, as well as a play area with giant slides.        
    
    
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                21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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            Huntington State Beach is a 121 acre state beach that offers a range of recreational activities. Huntington features places to surf, swim or fish and also has volleyball courts, basketball courts, fire-rings for bonfires and a multi-use trail.        
    
    
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            Located on 4.5 acres, Gibson Mariposa Park is butterfly themed and features environmentally friendly water collection systems and landscaping. The park has an open grass field, playground, splash pad and educational kiosk as well as walking paths and basketball courts.        
    
    
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            Billing itself as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach in some ways epitomizes Orange County. It is a beachside vacation destination with miles of coastline, prime surfing conditions, and a variety of hotels and restaurants.        
    
    
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            A small, cozy community park, Parque del Arroyo Verde is popular for family outings or group gatherings. It includes playground equipment and picnic space along with lots of shade for protection on sunny days.        
    
    
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            Elysian Park is a popular downtown park with more than 500 acres of beautiful green space and many hiking trails. It is a great place for picnic and other outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging etc. The park also offers some fantastic views of the city.        
    
    
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            Echo Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles with a population of 45,444. It has a thriving music, fashion, and arts scene, and is very pedestrian-friendly.        
    
    
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            The Velvet Lounge an LGBT owned and operated restaurant that features a patio, a lounge area, nightly entertainment, a dance floor, and drink specials. The restaurant offers brunch and shows during dinner.        
    
    
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            Offering ocean views, Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park is situated on .48 acres and provides open grass fields and palm trees. The park has paved paths, park benches and access to adjacent trails via Vanderlip Park Trail.