- 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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Hearty dinner platters jump from genre to genre at this eclectic cafe, ranging from shrimp scampi to fajitas to vegan dishes
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Mas Fukai Park is a neighborhood park with a focus on athleticism. The park has a basketball court, baseball court, tennis court, a handball wall, and playground equipment for youngsters.
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Esotouric takes passengers into off beat and interesting neighborhoods of Los Angeles.Buses team down Rodeo Drive every half hour, for both tourists and natives
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480 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91506
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Griffith Park Horse Rental has packages for riders with all levels of skill. Barbecue also available April through October.
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Dance the night away at Cha Cha Lounge. A large selection of cocktails and lively music.
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City Hall
200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Many might recognize the City Hall as the 'Daily Planet' headquarters on George Reeves Superman Show. The building has beautiful murals on the lower floors and observation decks free of viewing glass and wire mesh on the upper floors which provide great views of the city.
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A large open air mall in Los Angeles, Third Street offers both indoor and outdoor shopping. The mall is very popular, so parking can be hard to find.
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2424 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
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The Under the Sea Indoor Playground is a children’s recreational facility that features a moon bouncer, a turbo slide, and a climbing structure. The facility also has a toddler swing and a baby corner.
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A short walk from Downtown, Little Tokyo in Los Angeles features Japanese restaurants, supermarkets, and shops. Highlights include a Japanese museum, a Japanese garden, a Sanrio store, and music performances in the evening.
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Calabasas Bark Park is a dog park open to friendly dogs of all sizes. The park maintains a drinking fountain for dogs and has a gated play area for children.
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Affectionately known as RAT beach, Redondo and Torrance Beach is a wide sand beach that tends to be pet and family friendly. The beach offers good opportunities to jog or run, and features bathrooms and drinking fountains.