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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22.3 Miles
91% 22 votes
Parks 1300 S Dodson Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90732 MoreLess Info
Featuring a small pond, Averill Park is home to wildlife including ducks, geese and squirrels. The park offers a nature trail with trees, streams and a waterfall as well as picnic and open areas.
22.3 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 12334 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Baseball fields and tennis courts are on offer at Independence Park. Make use of the barbeque grills and picnic tables for an outdoor lunch. A playground is available for children, and shade trees line the walking path.
22.4 Miles
97% 72 votes
Colleges & Universities 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125 MoreLess Info
One of the state's most revered educational institutions, the California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena. Its roster of respected programs includes electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.
22.4 Miles
76% 34 votes
Comedy Clubs 24 Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
The Ice House Comedy Nightclub is a popular stand up comedy club that features local comedians along with frequent headliners. The site also has a variety of menus for food and drink options.
22.4 Miles
68% 22 votes
Parks South Ramona St & Wells Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776 MoreLess Info
Recognized as the largest park in the community, Vincent Lugo Park is equipped with numerous walking trails. Other features of the park include an athletic field along with an outdoor classroom for learning.
22.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 3064 Ridgeview Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 MoreLess Info
Altadena Stables is an equestrian facility that provides horse-boarding services, horse riding lessons, and summer camps. The facility has a 'Social Saddle Club' and is available for private birthday parties.
22.4 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 17.33-acres of land, the Loma Alta Park is a recreational park that is home to equestrian facilities, baseball fields, and a swimming pool. The park also has several multi-purpose fields.
22.4 Miles
75% 12 votes
Swimming Pool 14001 S Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
A swimming and fitness facility, the Bellflower Aquatic Center hosts a wide variety of lessons and programs. The center has pools and an extensive weight and fitness room, and offers lap and free swimming.
22.4 Miles
88% 8 votes
Parks 14001 South Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
Thompson Park is a municipal park that features both indoor and outdoor pools for year round swimming along with baseball and softball fields. There is a playground for younger children and an indoor basketball court and workout gym.
22.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 8831 Rose Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
A small park area with trees, Constitution Park's main feature is a children's playground that consists of swings and a play structure with slides. The park has benches and a paved walking path through the middle of the park.
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