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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21.0 Miles
77% 400 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Linda Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
Nicknamed 'America's Stadium,' the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California is one of the most famous sports arenas in the United States. In addition to hosting football games, the Bowl is a popular venue for huge flea markets, conventions, concerts and other events.
21.0 Miles
72% 106 votes
Movie Theaters 28901 S Western Ave, Ste 333, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Starlight Terrace Cinemas 6 is a budget movie theater with a limited number of screens and smaller viewing rooms, but with several specials and discount days. They offer high definition digital projection in every auditorium.
21.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 2017 Edgewood Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
As a small neighborhood park, Eddie Park provides visitors with a grass field and playground for outdoor activities. The park has picnic tables, walking paths, and an outdoor brick fireplace.
21.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 5005-C E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 MoreLess Info
The Rancho Santa Susana Community Center & Park is a community park that features horseshoe pits, picnic tables, soccer fields, public restrooms, and indoor volleyball courts. The center also has softball diamonds and a walking trail.
21.0 Miles
81% 36 votes
Parks 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Roughly 17 acres of land compose Barnes Park, which is located in the heart of the city. Features of the park include a basketball gym, picnic pavilion, an Olympic size pool, community center, children's play area, tennis courts, and a softball field with lights.
21.1 Miles
87% 87 votes
Historic Sites 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807 MoreLess Info
Originally built in 1844, Rancho Los Cerritos, is a Monterey-style ranch house open to the public providing a glimpse of life in the late 1800's. The collection includes historic documents, artifacts, and furnishings.
21.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Ladera Linda Community Park offers a basketball court, paddle tennis courts, a playground/tot lot, and scenic views of the nearby cliffs, hills, and ocean. The park houses a Community Center building, which exhibits local plants and animals.
21.1 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 320 W Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
A short drive from Los Angeles, the City of Monterey Park hosts several annual festivals and celebrations including a Cherry Blossom and Chinese Lantern festival. This small intimate community further offers a museum and several public parks and golf courses.
21.2 Miles
92% 365 votes
Hiking Trails East Highway 120, CA 95389 MoreLess Info
The Tuolumne Meadows lodge provides campers with a bit of luxury in the Yosemite National Park. You get to stay in a canvas tent complete with bed linen, candles, stove and wood for burning.
21.2 Miles
69% 29 votes
Bowling 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone Simi Valley offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center provides a billiard table, a lounge area, party hosting, arcade games and a snack bar.
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