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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24.2 Miles
95% 233 votes
Parks Angels Gate Park, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Korean Friendship Bell is a bronze bell that is housed in a stone pavilion located in Angel's Gate Park. The bell is made of more than seventeen tons of copper, tin, gold, nickel, phosphorus, and lead.
24.2 Miles
56% 59 votes
Beaches 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Cabrillo Beach is a white sand beach that is patrolled by life guards during the summer months. The beach features barbecue pits, picnic tables, play areas for kids, and jet ski and swimming areas.
24.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 2550 Caldwell Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
Mayfair Park is a park featuring a playground with a unique dinosaur bone play structure. The park also offers both covered and uncovered picnic areas as well as ball fields and a fitness circuit.
24.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 5231 Ocana Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 MoreLess Info
San Martin Park is a recreational area that is ideal for families with young children. It features two large playgrounds, uniquely decorated with two giant horse-drawn pumpkin carriages, as well as several basketball courts and a baseball field.
24.3 Miles
74% 38 votes
Dog Park 1350 Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 MoreLess Info
Built in 2001 the 3.5 acre Conejo Creek Dog Park is a special park designed for dogs and their owners. The parks two sections offer playing and running areas for large or small dogs.
24.3 Miles
86% 144 votes
Aquariums 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium that has a sandy beach exhibit, an open ocean exhibit, and a rocky shores exhibit. The aquarium has educational programs for schools and individuals.
24.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks S. Gaffey St & 36th-37th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Lookout Point Park is a scenic view and roadside park that offers visitors views of the San Pedro Harbor, Port of Los Angeles and even Catalina Island. The park provides coin-operated binocular devices for the benefit of sightseers.
24.3 Miles
67% 21 votes
Bowling 480 E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
Harley's Simi Bowl is a family oriented bowling alley with pro-shop and cafe. Kids bowl 2 free games Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Youth leagues, adult leagues, tournaments, cosmic bowl, and specials are frequently offered.
24.3 Miles
65% 17 votes
Playgrounds 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Ste 545, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
The Rockin' Kids Play Center is a party center and indoor playground that was intended for children of ages 6 and below. The center is available for special events including birthday parties and educational classes.
24.4 Miles
80% 337 votes
Landmarks Pine Avenue, between Ocean Blvd. and 3rd Ave., Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Part of downtown Long Beach, Pine Avenue is packed with restaurants, nightspots and plenty of shopping opportunities. The establishments in this area are particularly renowned for their holiday extravaganza events and New Year's Eve parties, which draw revelers from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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