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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47.5 Miles
88% 8 votes
Parks 6571 Schaefer Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park, Cypress Trails Park provides a paved walking trail, open grass fields, a playground, restroom facilities and tennis courts. The park can be used for picnics with shelters, tables and grills available.
47.5 Miles
67% 52 votes
Dog Park 11th St Mountain Ave & San Antonio, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
Take a four-legged friend for some outdoor time at Baldy View Dog Park. Small and large dog areas are available, and potty bag dispensers and trash bins are on site.
47.6 Miles
70% 83 votes
Arcades 225 Crescent Ave., Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Located on Catalina Island, Three Palms Avalon Arcade is a family owned entertainment center, opened year-round. Opened in 2011, they are showcasing new games, 4 bowling lanes, a Sports zone and an electronic shooting gallery.
47.6 Miles
98% 5593 votes
Ziplines 1 Descanso Canyon Rd, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Daredevils and adrenaline junkies flock to Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour, an adventure tour company in California. The firm's most popular tour package is a five-line zip tour covering a scant mile above Avalon. Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour also offers guided driving tours.
47.6 Miles
82% 3356 votes
Beaches #1 Descanso Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Avalon's Descanso Beach is a pristine waterfront strip that is the perfect setting for weddings, social events and relaxing after a busy day. One of the beach's most popular features is the Decanso Beach Club, a seaside bar that serves cocktails and delicious meals.
47.6 Miles
97% 296 votes
Food Tours 205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
With Taste of Catalina Food Tours, visitors can browse the cuisines from the island and sample a variety of food items. The company offers two tours, an Avalon Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour and a Catalina Happy Hour Tour.
47.7 Miles
83% 52 votes
Scenic Drives 1 Island Plaza, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
The Avalon Scenic Drive tour goes around the hills of Avalon and offers stunning views of the city. Great beaches and mountains along this beautiful route.
47.7 Miles
88% 32 votes
Bus Tours 1 Island Plaza, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Along Sky Line Drive, you'll see 10 miles of Avalon's most scenic coastline. Prepare to look for wildlife, including buffalo.
47.7 Miles
74% 1724 votes
Botanical Gardens 125 Clarissa Ave., Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Avalon's Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden is an important center of plant conservation in the Catalina Islands. It is packed with beautiful and exotic plants that grow nowhere but the Catalina Islands.
47.7 Miles
68% 112 votes
Walking Tours 417 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
The Original Ghost Tours of Catalina is a tour service that guides visitors through some of the spookiest places in the local area. During the tours, guests are told eerie stories while walking through the haunted Village of Avalon.
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