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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45.6 Miles
80% 15 votes
Hiking Trails N Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Thompson Creek Road Trail is a completely paved trial with a park in the middle and water fountains and benches throughout. The trail is over two miles long one-way and contains a scenic look of the valley.
45.7 Miles
96% 68 votes
Off Road & ATV 1 Island Plaza, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Cape Canyon Expeditions takes its visitors on four wheel sightseeing excursions. All of their vehicles are powered of biofuel.
45.7 Miles
88% 32 votes
Parks 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA MoreLess Info
The only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Rancho era, Olivas Adobe is a California Historic Landmark with a house and courtyard guests may tour. The location may be reserved for weddings, fiestas, and receptions.
45.8 Miles
100% 148 votes
Food Tours P.O. Box 7682, Ventura, CA 93006 MoreLess Info
Ventura Food Tours offer guided tours of the best dining options present in Ventura County. These trips are accompanied by informative commentary and conversations with the local chefs and owners.
45.8 Miles
74% 31 votes
Children's Museums 13191 6th Street, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
There are plenty of hands-on exhibits and play areas with the Chino Youth Museum. The bulk of the activities are focused on younger children, but events are frequently held for older children as well.
45.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Batting Cages 5178 Brooks Street, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
A baseball and softball training and practice center, Hit & Run Batting Cages-Speed, Agility & Strength Training offers a variety of amenities for athletes. The facility includes baseball and softball cages as well as pitching and fielding practice areas.
45.9 Miles
87% 15 votes
Hiking Trails 5000 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.
45.9 Miles
75% 32 votes
Skating Rinks 12356 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
Skate Express is a traditional roller skating rink, offering open skating as well as accommodations for parties and group outings. In addition to skating-related activities, the rink also features an arcade, miniature bowling, and bumper cars.
45.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Botanical Gardens 5700 Susanna Bryant Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Yorba Linda Heritage Museum is the Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum & Botanic Garden. The museum celebrates life in the early days through its display of antiques, vintage furnishings, plant life and primitive artifacts.
46.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Skate Parks 5180 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Montclair Skatepark is situated within the larger area of Alma Hofman Park. It is the only free public skate park in the area and features two bowls, a flow section, and a street course.
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