Free & Cheap Things to Do in Monrovia, CA

  • The list below includes 959 free or cheap things to do in or near Monrovia, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monrovia Canyon Park to Big Santa Anita Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monrovia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Lakewood.
  • The list below includes 959 free or cheap things to do in or near Monrovia, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monrovia Canyon Park to Big Santa Anita Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monrovia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Lakewood.
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9.0 Miles
96% 1219 votes
Art Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Norton Simon Museum has a big collection of European sculpure and paintings. Modern and Contemporary Art from both Europe and the United States.
9.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 1900 Tanglewood, West Covina, CA 91791 MoreLess Info
Tall trees and high, hilly terrain make Galster Park, a 42 acre wilderness park with numerous trails, ideal for hiking and nature walking. It also contains the Galster Park Nature Center, which is a small museum and educational center.
9.1 Miles
74% 39 votes
History Museums 470 Walnut St, Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
Recently renovated, Pasadena Museum of History is a great place to learn about local history. The museum has many rotating exhibits and conducts private tours of a mansion built in 1906. It also houses original furniture and other accessories dating back to 1912.
9.1 Miles
98% 736 votes
Architectural Buildings 4 Westmoreland Place at Walnut, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
A major attraction for fans of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, The Gamble House is a Pasadena institution and important architectural museum. It offers public tours, lectures and workshops.
9.1 Miles
62% 148 votes
Pubs 1007 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Those in search of an Irish pub with live music on weekends should seek out Griffins Of Kinsale. The pub offers an extensive menu of Irish favorites, and has a variety of beers on tap.
9.2 Miles
62% 202 votes
Movie Theaters 1475 N. Montebello Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 10 screens, AMC Montebello 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, theater rentals for private events, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.2 Miles
66% 309 votes
Movie Theaters 450 N. Atlantic Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex in the AMC chain, the AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 features fourteen auditoriums with all digital video and sound. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies.
9.2 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
A short drive from Los Angeles, the City of Monterey Park hosts several annual festivals and celebrations including a Cherry Blossom and Chinese Lantern festival. This small intimate community further offers a museum and several public parks and golf courses.
9.3 Miles
81% 625 votes
Children's Museums 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
Kids have fun learning at the Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena, California. The exhibits emphasize physics, chemistry and other natural sciences. Kidspace is also a popular field trip destination and is active in community science education outreach.
9.3 Miles
93% 41 votes
Playgrounds 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 MoreLess Info
A city park, Brookside Park features a variety of amenities. The park has a fitness trail, multiple tennis courts and sports fields, an open green space, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
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