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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Grilled cheeses crafted with thick-cut bread, gooey cheese, and high-quality meats join sides of kettle chips and cheese fries
13.1 Miles
55% 386 votes
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L.A. Live

Neighborhoods 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 MoreLess Info
A sports and entertainment district located in Downtown Los Angeles, L.A. LIVE is host to the Grammys, Emmys, and American Music Awards. It features restaurants, music venues, sports events, the Grammy Museum, and much more.
13.1 Miles
81% 195 votes
Other Entertainment 3000 West Alamadea Ave, Burbank, CA 91503 MoreLess Info
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an evening talk show that has been one of the highest-rated programs on television for many years. Leno succeeded Johnny Carson in 1992.
13.2 Miles
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Bus Tours 950 S. Flower Street, Suite 502 Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles, CA 90015 MoreLess Info
OK Tours offers LA tours in Japanese. Japanese-speakers can visit their website for more information.
13.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Cemeteries 5068 Old Scandia Lane, Calabasas, CA 91302 MoreLess Info
Since 1928, the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park has been helping pet owners find the perfect final resting place for their pet companions. The park is a serene landscaped piece of land tucked in the hills of Calabasas.
13.2 Miles
64% 22 votes
Swimming Pool 3201 W Verdugo Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505 MoreLess Info
Burbank's Verdugo Aquatic Facility features state of the art pools as well as a variety of programs, including swimming lessons, swim and water polo teams, exercise classes, and a lap swim program.
13.2 Miles
55% 11 votes
Parks 18301 Kingsdale Avenue, Torrance, CA 90510 MoreLess Info
Situated on 4.8 acres, El Nido Park features a basketball court and a softball field along with open grass fields and shade trees. The park also offers a meeting room, a children's playground, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
13.2 Miles
77% 57 votes
Beaches Redondo Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Redondo Beach is a picturesque oceanside town that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including beach activities, fine dining, an array of shopping choices, and an active Parks and Recreation department.
13.3 Miles
63% 38 votes
Fishing 233 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 MoreLess Info
Redondo Beach Sportfishing provides visitors with the opportunity to catch Californian varieties of fish, from California Sheepshead to Yellowtail. It also has a whale watching tour on a 65 ft. passenger vessel in the Catalina Channel.
13.4 Miles
92% 50 votes
Art Museum 919 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015 MoreLess Info
FIDM Museum houses some beautiful artifacts of historic fashion, jewelry, accessories, textiles along with some of the more recent costumes belonging to Oscar-nominated movies such as Hugo, Jane Eyre and more. The admission is free.
13.4 Miles
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Historic Buildings 811 West 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 MoreLess Info
The Fine Arts Building in Los Angeles has some beautiful and historic works of fine art. Entrance into the exhibit is free.
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