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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27.4 Miles
100% 18 votes
Children's Play Area 26529 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 MoreLess Info
KID-CO Play & Learn Center is a children's indoor play center aimed at kids aged 5 to 7 or younger. The center includes a mini version of a grocery store, restaurant, library, house, post office, workshop and school.
27.4 Miles
82% 39 votes
Parks 405 S Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 MoreLess Info
Full of green grass and tall trees, Arcadia County Park offers up numerous activities. It features outdoor pools, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, children's playgrounds, a lawn bowling green and even two life-size checker boards.
27.4 Miles
28% 18 votes
Swimming Pool 405 S Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 MoreLess Info
The Norm S Johnson Pool is part of the larger Norman Johnson Aquatic Center, a public aquatic center that features a full sized pool with lap swimming and diving boards as well as a smaller wading pool.
27.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 11515 S Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90604 MoreLess Info
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Museum is a historic museum that is dedicated to preserving the history of the L.A Sheriff’s Department. The museum offers tours of the facility by appointment.
27.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 13167 Brookhaven Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
The small, 2.5 acre Brookhaven Park is a neighborhood park with sporting facilities and playground equipment. The park features a half-court basketball court, a volleyball court, picnic tables, and a water fountain.
27.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11431 McGirk Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732 MoreLess Info
Situated on 9.3 acres, Lambert Park features a community building with an auditorium and meeting rooms. The park has basketball courts, baseball fields, a trail along its perimeter, a playground and sheltered areas.
27.5 Miles
88% 1135 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 54th Place and Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The spectacular Long Beach Waterfront offers beautiful scenery throughout the year. In clement weather, it is a popular fishing spot. The Waterfront is also a major commercial and retail hub, featuring many restaurants, clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and hotels.
27.5 Miles
92% 98 votes
Hiking Trails Wildwood Park, 928 W Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 MoreLess Info
Located in Wildwood Regional Park, Paradise Falls can be accessed by a variety of trails at the park. The paths pass by caves, streams, and smaller falls before reaching the 40 foot high falls.
27.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 4530 Miller Pky, Moorpark, CA 93021 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the hillside, Miller Park offers visitors a sand floored playground with monkey bars, spring riders, and slides. In addition to the playground, there is a picnic area covered by a large wooden pavilion.
27.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 5400 The Toledo, Long Beach, CA 90803 MoreLess Info
Four Reel Sport Fishing takes private groups on charter boats to learn about sportsfishing. Tours are available throughout most of the year.
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