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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20.2 Miles
92% 13 votes
Parks 750 Ridgecrest Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Lush green landscape makes up most of Sequoia Park. The scenic park features a bonsai garden, grass fields, picnic areas, a basketball court, tennis and handball courts and a children's playground.
20.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 15741 Gundry Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Paramount's Meadows Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground with a variety of climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment. The park also has covered picnic shelters.
20.3 Miles
87% 31 votes
Farms & Ranches 32111 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Featuring a vineyard and an animal safari, Saddlerock Ranch offers visitors tasting tours with complimentary cheese pairings. A variety of animals are housed on the farm; such as water buffaloes, zebras, and horses.
20.3 Miles
62% 148 votes
Pubs 1007 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Those in search of an Irish pub with live music on weekends should seek out Griffins Of Kinsale. The pub offers an extensive menu of Irish favorites, and has a variety of beers on tap.
20.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 12540 South Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Supervised by the Downey Historical Society, the Downey History Center offers a wide range of exhibits that focus on the Los Nietos Valley pioneers and Governor John Gatley Downey. The facility also has an on-site research library and a historic newspaper collection.
20.3 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 12544 Rives Avenue, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Get the little ones outdoors to enjoy the playground at Apollo Park. Several recreational activities are available, including basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, ball diamonds, a bocce ball court and more.
20.4 Miles
84% 83 votes
Playgrounds 1115 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Providing a safe indoor play area option, Amy's Playground can be utilized by kids as well as their parents and caretakers. The main section of the facility is composed of 3,000 square feet of space with a bouncer, maze, playhouse, and separated play area for infants.
20.4 Miles
85% 20 votes
Children's Play Area 1125 Lindero Canyon Rd, Unit A7, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 MoreLess Info
Hideout Playground is a playground facility offering a number of fun attractions for its guests to enjoy. A large play structure, role playing stage, and a lounge for parents that includes free WI-FI are among the amenities offered.
20.4 Miles
96% 26 votes
Hiking Trails 2315 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063 MoreLess Info
Rocky Peak Park is a large 4,800 acre park populated by sandstone boulders, oak savannahs, and numerous water sources. The park offers three hiking trails of varying difficulty, and is home to a diverse collection of wildlife.
20.4 Miles
45% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 7770 Rosecrans Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Within the large Bianchi Theatres cinema, there are 11 individual auditoriums with stadium-style seating and high back rocking love seat chairs. The wall to wall curved screens help visitors to immerse themselves in the popular first-run movie being digitally projected.
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