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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43.4 Miles
91% 35 votes
Kayaking 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93035 MoreLess Info
Offering professional guided kayaking tours of the Channel Islands National Park, Blue Ocean Kayaking provides gear and instructions for navigating the Island Of Anacapa cove and natural sea caves. Dolphins, whales, and sea lions can be observed during the tour.
43.4 Miles
20% 5 votes
Parks 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
A complete disc golf course is available at Frontier Park. Visitors to the park can also access outdoor fitness equipment, a shaded picnic area with tables, children's playground equipment, and public restrooms.
43.5 Miles
Channel Islands Kayak Center Day Tours is a service that allows guests to spend a day kayaking and experiencing life out on the water. Visitors may observe different sea wildlife, learn about the local history, and explore sea caves.
43.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 14280 Peyton Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Spanning 20 acres, the McCoy Equestrian Center hosts a wide variety of events in its barn and arena areas, including livestock events, equestrian events like horse shows, banquets, parties, weddings, and others.
43.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Tennis 14255 Peyton Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
For children with little to vast experience, Tennis Anyone is a parent acclaimed program that fosters achievement and development in children. Classes include pee-wee courses, private lessons, and a range of competitive options.
43.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 431 Mesa Verde Avenue, Palmdale, CA 93551 MoreLess Info
A quaint park located off a quiet neighborhood, Manzanita Heights Park houses enough space for a ball field and full-sized playground. Picnic tables and grassy areas provide additional room for gatherings and group activities.
43.6 Miles
89% 61 votes
Art Museum 18881 Von Karman Avenue Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
43.6 Miles
84% 37 votes
Science Museums 1175 W. Baseline Rd., Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
At the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, guests will be able to view two fossil-filled exhibition halls. The location's holdings include Precambrian specimens from the Bass Limestone and mammal tracks from the Avawatz Formation.
43.7 Miles
75% 544 votes
Go Karts 17221 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 MoreLess Info
Adults and kids love K1 Speed Irvine, an indoor go-karting track in Irvine, California. All karts have remote control and remote shutoff features for increased safety. The track's most popular offering is the 'Arrive and Drive' race, a 14-lap race with up to 12 drivers.
43.8 Miles
85% 13 votes
Horseback Riding 3300 Old Woodview Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Established in 2002, Heavens Ranch is a horseback riding facility that offers lessons for beginning riders as well as for more experienced and advanced ones. The ranch also offers boarding for horses.
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