Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Monica, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Participants gear up and launch the Big City Hunt app to start their own adventure, racing against the clock at a time of their choosing
8.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 201 S Ashwood Avenue, Inglewood, CA 25641 MoreLess Info
Providing access to a wading pool and a volleyball court, Ashwood Park offers visitors the chance to entertain themselves. The park also has two playgrounds for young visitors to enjoy.
8.3 Miles
79% 68 votes
Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
Craft and Folk Art Museum has a collection of trinkets from around the world. Their displays point out the comparisons between crafts of different regions.
8.3 Miles
63% 8 votes
Architectural Buildings 835 N. Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA 90069 MoreLess Info
Designed by R. M. Schindler, the Schindler House is a famous LA landmark owing to its unique architechture. Despite being built over 90 years ago, it appears very modern with its spatial arrangements and use of offbeat industrial materials.
8.3 Miles
98% 439 votes
Food Tours W. 3rd Street & Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
Melting Pot Food Tours is a company operated by the Scalia sisters, of Italian origin. They offer 5 different food tours at the moment, around different cuisines of Los Angeles.
8.3 Miles
89% 1801 votes
History Museums 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
From the bubbling pits of tar and museum exhibits of sabre tooth tigers and giant sloths to the fishbowl lab where you can see the scientists working on fossils, Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits has something in store for all ages. They also have volunteer programs.
8.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 400 West Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 MoreLess Info
With a lighted little league baseball field and a full basketball court, Roger's Park offers facilities of interest for young visitors. The location also has a portable boxing ring and a handball court.
8.4 Miles
89% 1094 votes
Farmers Markets 6333 W 3rd St at Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Originally started as an eating and shopping market developed by area farmers during the depression, The Original Farmer's Market, is now home to a variety of eateries and shops. Visit and experience the street-life and the vibrancy of this unique gathering place.
8.5 Miles
77% 75 votes
Specialty Shops 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
Located on The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, California, American Girl Place is a store entirely dedicated to girls. They carry everything a girl would be interested in from dolls to dolls accessories, games, hair salons.
8.5 Miles
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Specialty Shops 8050 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Betsey Johnson is a clothing store for the young, fashionable woman. They have a large catalogue of clothing, accessories, and intimate apparel.
8.5 Miles
91% 1228 votes
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The Grove

Shopping Districts 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
The Grove is a multi-faceted shopping center in LA. In addition to stores, they have a movie theater, cafes, and entertainment for older children.
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