- 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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Showing the most recent movie releases, Paramount Drive-In Theater provides old-fashioned, family entertainment. The theater is equipped with two extremely large screens and the latest in technology with digital projection and quality sound.
20.6 Miles
The All American Park is a recreational par that includes a jungle gym, a baseball diamond, an empty oval pool, and a walking path. The park also has an open area that can be used for soccer games.
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Arlington Garden
Arlington Drive and S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Arlington Garden is unique among the open public gardens in Pasadena. It hosts a variety of birds animals, and it is open all year for visiting at no charge.
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The Deukmejian Wilderness Park is a rugged 709-acre site that is home to chaparral, sage scrub and secluded woodlands that are home to various species of wildlife. The area is relatively undisturbed except for the designated picnic spots and walking paths.
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Seven acres of improved recreational space make up Garfield Park. Features of this city park include two lighted tennis courts, several picnic areas, playground equipment, and groomed parkland with walking paths.
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With over 10 acres of space, Dominguez Park comes with a myriad of activity options. Visitors choose from the lighted baseball diamonds, multi-purpose game courts, aquatics center, jogging path, play area, and Frisbee golf course.
20.7 Miles
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309 votes
450 N. Atlantic Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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A movie theater multiplex in the AMC chain, the AMC Atlantic Times Square 14 features fourteen auditoriums with all digital video and sound. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies.
20.7 Miles
Located between two schools, Paramount Park features facilities for baseball, basketball and handball along with a gymnasium and a pool. The park also offers grassy areas, picnic spots, a paved walking path and restrooms.
20.8 Miles
A city park, Brookside Park features a variety of amenities. The park has a fitness trail, multiple tennis courts and sports fields, an open green space, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
20.8 Miles
75%
4 votes
1550 W Alhambra Road, Alhambra, CA 91801
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The Alhambra Historical Society Museum provides visitors with the opportunity to view memorabilia, furnishings, and books that are provided by local residents and organizations. The museum also maintains a collection of period clothing.