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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45.4 Miles
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Recreation Centers 13196 Monte Vista Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
The 7-acre Monte Vista Park & Recreation Center features a splash pad in the summer and also offers a basketball court, playground, picnic tables, barbeques and open space. A medical clinic and memorial are also on the site.
45.4 Miles
83% 23 votes
Parks 2910 Portola Parkway, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
With several trails for walking and jogging, picnic tables and two separate playgrounds for different ages, Citrus Ranch Park offers attractions for adults and children. Its name comes from the citrus grove that surrounds the park.
45.4 Miles
57% 37 votes
National & State Parks 4721 Sapphire Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Chino Hills State Park can go nature and wildlife viewing, hiking, horseback riding, and geocaching. The park also has museums, interpretive exhibits, and a vista point for those who wish to take photographs.
45.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Race Tracks 4871 State, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Revelation Raceway is a raceway that features 132 pit spots, restroom facilities, a sprinkler system, a raised pit lane, and dirt heavy topsoil. The track has 15-inch lanes and is 200-feet wide.
45.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Tennis 465 Moreno Street, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Rather than focusing on a wide range of established facilities, Moreno Vista Park allows for general open play. The park is simply a large grass covered space that can be used for lounging or a casual athletic field.
45.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 4921 Soquel Canyon Parkway, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
With a basketball court and a playground, Alterra Park's amenities provide an entertaining setting for young guests. The park also has barbeques and picnic tables for those who wish to dine.
45.6 Miles
98% 84 votes
Cultural Centers 15100 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Visitors of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir will be able to learn about the Hindu faith. The location offers guided tours of the site and hosts community events, including walkathons and food drives.
45.6 Miles
84% 31 votes
Hiking Trails 4031 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Spread over 1,620 acres, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is a city nature park which offers hiking, mountain biking, dog walking, and horseback riding. The elevation of the area ranges from 1,800 to 3,000 feet.
45.6 Miles
87% 202 votes
Hiking Trails N Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Hikers can enjoy a 5 mile trail loop that offers plenty of natural scenery with the Claremont Hills Wilderness Trail. The trail has rest benches and is also good for biking and jogging.
45.6 Miles
94% 16 votes
Hiking Trails 2166 N Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Claremont Wilderness Trail is a 5 mile hiking trail that goes in a loop through the canyons of Claremont Valley. The trail provides a variety of viewpoints of the natural scenery and features several rest benches.
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