- The list below includes 728 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Monica, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bars and Beaches.
- From Santa Monica Mountains to Palisades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Monica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Glendale.
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Standing at over 8,000 ft., Iron Mountain, often called Big Iron, offers hiking for the seasoned hiker. Listed as the most difficult mountain in the Southern California region, the 14 mile, 12 hour, climb is not for the faint hearted.
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Known as 'pocket park', Edwards Park offers space for outdoor recreation in an urban setting. The area is fenced and contains park benches, turf ground cover, swing sets, a jungle gym, and drinking fountain.
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17829 Goldenwest Street, south of Slater Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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At the Shipley Nature Center you can learn about the native habitats of various local plants and animals, as well as the history of the area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help keep the center running.
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Laser Quest Fullerton
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229 E Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
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Laser Quest Fullerton provides entertainment for the entire family. They offer a range of activities including video games, foosball and air hockey and specialize in birthday parties for kids, teenagers and adults.
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As a local splash park, Lemon Park Spray Pool has a spray area with fountains for kids to play in. In addition to the water play area, the park has a picnic pavilion and playground equipment.
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A 20-lane bowling center, Harley's Camarillo Bowl offers open and league bowling as well as birthday party hosting. It provides a sports bar and lounge, arcade games, 42-inch high-definition monitors, billiard tables and a snack bar.
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Cortez Park is a recreational park that includes a playground, a gym, and a biking trail. The park also features a picnic area, a horseshoe pit, and rolling hills that can be used for working out.
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The Surf City Comedy Club is a live entertainment facility that has hosted comedians including Rich Shydner and Andrew Norrelli. The venue also provides comedy classes for practicing comedians of all abilities.
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The Brea Museum & Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Brea and its surrounding areas. Exhibits include the story of oil production in the community, historical photography and more.
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For more than two decades the Sarah Bain Gallery has developed and featured works by contemporary artists. Visitors will be witness to the rise of the next generation of renowned artists as the gallery is always cultivating new talent.