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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Rustic decor restaurant serves customers freshly prepared meals through collaboration between farmers, butchers, and chefs
13.9 Miles
81% 21 votes
Parks 4045 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 MoreLess Info
Columbia Park is a family-friendly and pet-friendly park in Torrance. The park featuring multiple soccer fields, picnic areas with large shaded pavilions, a playground, walking trails and lush green grass.
14.0 Miles
89% 18 votes
Historic Homes 1300 W. Carroll Avenue, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Angelino Heights historic area is a small neighborhood in Los Angeles that still keeps the Victorian houses built in mid 1880s. It is located east of Echo Park and can be visited any time of the year.
14.0 Miles
71% 152 votes
Scenic Railroads Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90013 MoreLess Info
For just fifty cents, you can ride Angels Flight Railway. Two different funiculars dating back to the early twentieth century provide a glance into the history of transportation.
14.0 Miles
65% 143 votes
Historic Sites Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Some people miss the Downtown Historic District of LA when they visit. Take a look to see chic, urban residences and many sleek skyscrapers.
14.0 Miles
94% 2217 votes
Architectural Buildings 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
A tribute to the filmmaker and cartoonist Walt Disney, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is known as much for its architecture as it is the concerts and events held at this venue.
14.0 Miles
88% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 25623 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Corral Canyon Park is a trail head that leads visitors through the Santa Monica Mountains. From the trail, visitors can view native plant life and animals like lizards.
14.1 Miles
66% 98 votes
Gardens 1001 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506 MoreLess Info
Pickwick Gardens is a complex that features a bowling alley, ice rink, and conference center. The ice rink is a available for public skating sessions and the bowling alley also has an arcade.
14.1 Miles
49% 85 votes
Bowling 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506 MoreLess Info
Part of the multifaceted Pickwick Gardens complex, Pickwick Bowl is a retro styled classic bowling alley that offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley also offers food and beverages for sale.
14.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1650 W 160th Street, Gardena, CA 90247 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by the City of Gardena, the Primm Memorial Pool offers open swimming as well as swimming lessons for students of all ages and experience levels. The pool also offers water aerobics classes.
14.2 Miles
100% 182 votes
Architecture Tours Los Angeles, CA 90093 MoreLess Info
Architecture Tours LA gives an overview of the most interesting architecture in the city. Tours can be customized upon request.
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