Free & Cheap Things to Do in Monterey Park, CA

  • The list below includes 1128 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey Park, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Maze, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Barnes Park to Heritage Park AKA Cascades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 1128 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey Park, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Maze, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Barnes Park to Heritage Park AKA Cascades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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5.8 Miles
76% 34 votes
Comedy Clubs 24 Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
The Ice House Comedy Nightclub is a popular stand up comedy club that features local comedians along with frequent headliners. The site also has a variety of menus for food and drink options.
5.8 Miles
Historic Buildings 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The majority of seasons at the Pasadena Playhouse feature a wide range of Tony and Pulitzer award winning plays. In addition to the performances, the institution has both outreach and artistic programs.
5.8 Miles
78% 444 votes
Movie Theaters 1003 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Instead of showing the latest releases, Academy Cinemas waits until movies are out on video to show them at their theaters. This allows them to keep the ticket prices cheap at $3.00 each at their small theater.
5.8 Miles
86% 266 votes
Movie Theaters 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Laemmle Playhouse 7 is a local movie theater that specializes in showing mostly independent and foreign films that are not commonly available. Amenities at the theater include a concessions menu, matinee specials, and stadium seating in all seven auditoriums.
5.8 Miles
74% 89 votes
Playgrounds 1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Hosting open play sessions, Magical Playground features an indoor play area with age appropriate toys and activities for children. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, party assistants, and face painting.
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History Museums 9122 Washington Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
Run by a local historical society, Pico Rivera Historical Museum showcases photographs, documents, and other artifacts that highlight the history of the area. These artifacts cover the history of agriculture and immigration into the region.
5.9 Miles
86% 313 votes
Scenic Drives Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard is a historical thoroughfare that forms part of the route taken by the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The Boulevard has been largely supplanted by the freeway system but remains popular for local traffic.
5.9 Miles
87% 924 votes
Historic Districts Bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
The region of Pasadena called 'Old Pasadena' is the most historical section of the city. It is full of clothing shops, shoe boutiques, sidewalk restaurants and other interesting establishments. It is a beautiful destination for jogging and walking when the weather is warm and balmy - and it usually is.
5.9 Miles
84% 158 votes
Art Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The arts and culture of the Pacific Islands and Asia are the focus of the Pacific Asia Museum that is owned by the University of Southern California. There are more than 15,000 objects than span more than four thousand years within the collection.
5.9 Miles
Californian art, architecture, and design is the central focus of the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA). The collections cover the art of the state from 1850 until the present, and the institution holds regular educational programming every month.
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