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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48.2 Miles
64% 28 votes
Arcades 364 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
At James Games, guests can play a variety of arcade games; from racing games to dance machines. The arcade features classic arcade games such as Street Fighter and Marvel Vs Capcom.
48.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 2000-2040 N San Antonio Avenue, Upland, CA 91784 MoreLess Info
Located on 5-acres of quiet residential land, McCarthy Park is a public park facility offering a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These include basketball courts, volleyball nets, a playground structure, and covered picnic areas with barbecues.
48.3 Miles
95% 273 votes
Meditation Centers 0340 Reeves Road, Ojai, CA 93023 MoreLess Info
Ojai, California is home to Meditation Mount, a humanitarian attraction that promotes peace, tolerance and understanding among all people. Classes and retreats are available throughout the year. Meditation Mount is also heavily involved in community outreach.
48.4 Miles
Aviation Museums 7000 Merrill Avenue A270 #35, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
The collection that is the basis of the Yanks Air Museum originally started with just one airplane purchased in 1973. The collection has since grown to include more than 160 aircraft displayed within the Chino airport.
48.4 Miles
70% 60 votes
Parks 16700 S. Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA MoreLess Info
Located in the Chino Valley, Prado Regional Park offers numerous activities like nature trails, hiking, camping, biking, fishing, picnic facilities, and disc golf. There is even an on-site meeting room that seats up to 80 people.
48.4 Miles
74% 42 votes
Skating Rinks 201 S Plum Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761 MoreLess Info
The Center Ice Skating Arena is an ice sports complex that houses an NHL sized sheet of ice. The facility supports a variety of activities including public skating, hockey, and figure skating.
48.5 Miles
88% 121 votes
Beaches Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Beach features three beach areas with access to coves and a 3.25 mile trail. Visitors can run, walk, jog and bike, and other activities include swimming, diving, fishing and enjoying the many tide pools.
48.5 Miles
93% 107 votes
Farms & Ranches 315 E. Fourth Street, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
The Graber Olive House is a historic structure operated by the Graber family since 1894. Graber produces distinctive olives, and offers tours of the facility as well as a variety of olive-related products for sale.
48.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Scenic Walks N Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
Open to hikers and horseback riders, Bridle Path is a three mile dirt trail that takes visitors through the shade of a canopy of trees. The beginning of the trail has a life-size stone sculpture of a woman holding an infant.
48.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 217 E A Street, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is on display at Cooper Regional History Museum. Guests can also partake in a 90-minute, one-mile historical walking tour of downtown Upland. Open Thursday through Saturday; admission is free.