- 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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Small group training classes help clients work toward fitness goals and are kept to five students to ensure personalized attention
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Glasgow Park's main attraction is its walking and hiking trail, which is 3/4ths of a mile long. Visitors of the park can also use its picnic table facilities in order to enjoy a quick snack after they've exercised.
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El Capitan Theater is reminiscent of the extravagant theaters of past centuries. Their shows are modern, while the decor is of another time.
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6780 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
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As the name suggests, Ripley's Believe or Not Mueseum has a unique and bizzare collection of Tinseltown artefacts. Open 365 days a year, the exhibits here (as many as 500) are fun and interactive.
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Urban Adventure Quest offer guided tours of West Hollywood in the form of an adventure game taking visitors through the most popular locations such as Highland Boulevard as well as some lesser known but equally remarkable locations.
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Manhattan Beach
Along the Strand near Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Manhattan Beach boasts a stunning coastline that is a popular destination for swimming and surfing. In addition, there are also several pedestrian and bike paths that make their way down the shore.
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When walking down the boardwalk of the Manhattan Beach Pier, people will be able to embrace stunning views of the surrounding beach. Towards the end of the pier is an aquarium as well as several restaurants and gift shops.
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End of Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Offering free admission, Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium has tanks filled with seahorses, eels, and squid for visitors to view. The aquarium has a tank where visitors can touch starfish.
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1104 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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From clothing stores to hip restaurants, Downtown Manhattan Beach contains a wide variety of shops for visitors to peruse. The downtown has a pier that visitors can walk on that overlooks the ocean.
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Located on 21-acres of land, Veterans Parkway is a public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a 1.5-mile walking trail, numerous benches along the trail, and water fountains for both humans and dogs.
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3400 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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The Top of Topanga Overlook is a nine-acre overlook that provides views of the Santa Monica, Santa Susana, San Gabriel Mountains and San Fernando Valley. Interpretive displays, landscaping, benches, picnic areas, a parking lot and restrooms are available.