- 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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An entertainment center with trampoline floors and walls, Sky High Sports offers activities that include dodgeball, aerobics and open jumping. The center also provides a snack bar, arcade games, birthday party hosting and a monthly special needs session.
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Shaped in a circle, Lincoln Park features grassy fields, shaded areas and a rose garden at the center of the park. The park provides a children's playground, picnic tables and short, paved paths around the park.
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Those who wish to play a game of basketball can take advantage of Veterans Park's basketball court. The location also has a par course, picnic tables, and provides trail access.
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Barrel Springs Trail
25th St E & Barrel Springs Road, Palmdale, CA 93550
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Mountains and wide-open vistas are only 10 minutes from Palmdale on the scenic, 1.5 mile Barrel Springs Trail. Nature enthusiasts can hike, bike, observe wildlife or horseback ride to and from the arena.
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2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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2820 English Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709
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Opened in 2006, the Canyon Lake Farm - Training Center is an equestrian facility offering a number of amenities for horses and their owners to enjoy. These amenities include horse boarding, riding lessons, and show preparation.
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4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035
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The sportfishing community has been served by the Channel Islands Sportfishing Center for over 45 years. The business provides quick and easy access to popular fishing grounds along with live bait, free parking, and fully stocked tackle shop.
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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
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Lancaster's Pelona Vista Park is a 73 acre space that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including multiple lighted soccer fields, a multi-use trail, restroom facilities, and Park & Ride commuter parking.
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Hosting first-run movie screens in both digital projection and 3D formats, Harkins Theater offers a stadium-seating movie experience with digital sound projection. The theater also has an expanded snack bar.