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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24.7 Miles
69% 32 votes
Movie Theaters Janss Marketplace 9, 255 N Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 MoreLess Info
Regency Theaters is a 9 screen movie theater that is a part of the Janss Marketplace. The theater has birthday packages and other special offers like Discount Tuesdays and Classic Movie Wednesdays with classic films shown at 7:30 pm.
24.7 Miles
92% 39 votes
Parks 4343 Encinita Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 MoreLess Info
Considered to be the largest park in the city, Rosemead Park offers three playground areas, a swimming pool, several picnic shelters with barbeque grills, baseball fields, and restroom facilities. The park is also home to a well-used half-mile walking trail.
24.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Cultural Centers 9143 La Rosa Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 MoreLess Info
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA aims to bring awareness to Shaolin culture and philosophy through kung-fu instruction for both adults and children. They offer classes in martial arts, healing and meditation.
24.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Cultural Centers 5019 Encinita Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780 MoreLess Info
The San Gabriel Japanese Community & Cultural Center is a Japanese cultural center that is home to more than 25 cultural, artistic, and recreational programs. The center offers martial arts classes and basketball courts.
24.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails Altadena, CA MoreLess Info
Located within Millard Canyon, the Sunset Ridge Trail is a nature trail popular among hikers and mountain bikers. While on the trail, visitors have the opportunity to observe scenic views of the nearby Punchbowl and Saucer Falls.
24.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 18830 San Gabriel Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
Westgate Park is a 4.5 acre neighborhood park with a variety of amenities for visitors. Some of these include a spray pool, basketball court, grass volleyball court, an arts-and-crafts room, tennis courts, and playground equipment.
24.8 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 5939 Henrilee Street, Lakewood, CA 90713 MoreLess Info
Jose Del Valle Park is a recreational park that features two play structures and a wading pool. The park includes a paved path and holds youth sporting events such as football practices.
24.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue Jose Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street, Lakewood, CA 90713 MoreLess Info
Lakewood Concerts in the Park offers dinner and refreshments as well as entertainment in the form of music. The park offers concerts throughout the summer that offer a number of different styles of music, including funk.
24.9 Miles
77% 613 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 419 Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
Fun for the whole family, Shoreline village features a marina with boardwalk games, restaurants, and shopping. There's also a small, indoor amusement park.
24.9 Miles
96% 51 votes
Camping Site 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 MoreLess Info
Hanninger Flats Campground, a popular campside of Pasadena, is reached through multiple trails with a strenous uphill hike. The camping is free of charge and the campsite is well-maintained, furnished with restrooms, picninc tables and a ranger station.
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