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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23.7 Miles
42% 92 votes
Fishing 141 W 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Organizing fishing trips around Catalina Island, 22nd Street Landing Sportfishing offers visitors a chance to catch yellowtail, seabass, and other fish. The charter also has a whale watching cruise where visitors can view marine life from the boat.
23.7 Miles
85% 96 votes
Movie Theaters 1457 E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
Simi Valley 10 Cinemas is a discount movie theater that plays both recent and older films. Their lobby has self-serve coca cola machines with dozens of possible drink choices and custom popcorn flavorings.
23.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 4701-4899 Delta Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 MoreLess Info
Rosemead's Sally Tanner Park is a city park that features open green space, a playground for kids with a climbing structure and other equipment, a gazebo, and public restroom facilities.
23.8 Miles
73% 37 votes
Farms & Ranches 34342 Mullholland Way, Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Connemara Ranch offers visitors a chance to go on guided horseback rides in the Los Angeles and Malibu areas. The facility also offers horseback riding lessons for students of all levels.
23.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Hiking Trails Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
The Backbone Trail offers hikers with the chance to take in views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The trail moves through the Santa Monica Preserve and features hurdles of varying difficulties.
23.8 Miles
73% 22 votes
Hiking Trails Chaney Trail Road, Altadena, CA 91003 MoreLess Info
The Dawn Mine Hike is a 4.4 mile loop trail that contains a waterfall and its level or exertion is moderate. The trail allows mountain biking and dogs as well.
23.9 Miles
29% 7 votes
Parks 10500 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
Ruth R. Caruthers Park is a recreational park that includes a skate park, batting cages, a game room, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The park also features a 2.5 mile bike trail as well as an equestrian path.
24.0 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 568 E Mount Curve Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 MoreLess Info
Farnsworth Park includes both a historic building used as a banquet hall and community room and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and plays. The park has picnic areas, baseball fields, and basketball and tennis courts.
24.0 Miles
61% 28 votes
Military Museums 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
The Fort MacArthur Museum is a historical museum dedicated to the history of the U.S. Army Base, Fort MacArthur. The history is shown through different exhibits, including those about harbor defense and Pacific Theater Campaigns, among others.
24.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
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Pico Park

Parks 9528 E Beverly Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose space, Pico Park has a variety of features. For indoor recreation, the park is equipped with a gymnasium and auditorium, and for outdoor activities, there are athletic fields, a playground and walking trail.
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