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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30.8 Miles
100% 13 votes
Hiking Trails 1200 N Canyon Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
At an elevation of 1,680 feet, Ben Overturff Trail is a challenging and rewarding hike. The steep trail is 2 miles long and is full of interesting wildlife and other pieces of nature.
30.8 Miles
78% 54 votes
Playgrounds 1208 W Francisquito Ave, Ste F, West Covina, CA 91790 MoreLess Info
Magical Playground is a children's indoor playground environment for children and newborns alike. They offer a play area equipped with numerous toys, an inflatable bounce house and castle play system as well as a play area for younger children.
30.8 Miles
87% 15 votes
Playgrounds 1208 W Francisquito Ave, Ste F, West Covina, CA 91790 MoreLess Info
With a variety of kid-friendly equipment, The Building Room has an indoor playground for children explore. The floor is cushioned with foam, and the walls are painted to look like a colorful city.
30.9 Miles
Opened in 1976, the Gibbon Conservation Center operates to educate visitors and provide a safe environment for the gibbon. The center has rescued gibbons from all over the world including Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.
30.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 11418-11478 Providencia Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
A city park, North Maple Grove Park is a 3.14 acre area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors. The park has playground equipment, basketball courts, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
30.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1300 W Whittier Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631 MoreLess Info
La Bonita Park features 20 acres of developed space, as well as 2 acres of undeveloped space. Visitors can enjoy picnics, basketball courts, a landscaped trail, a snack bar, playgrounds, skate park, and more.
30.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 501 N Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA 91744 MoreLess Info
At La Puente Community Center, visitors can choose from a variety of recreational classes to take. The center hosts youth and adult classes, as well as a toddler specific class.
31.0 Miles
97% 34 votes
Farms & Ranches 15825 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 MoreLess Info
The Gentle Barn is a ranch with a unique mission, to teach kindness and compassion to animals and to one another. The barn saves abused animals and allows visitors to come help care for, brush and feed the animals in their new, safe home.
31.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 16490 E Santa Bianca Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 MoreLess Info
Thomas Burton Park is a 12 acre community park. Visitors to the park have access to a number of amenities, including picnic tables, barbecues, playground areas, and a trail for exercise.
31.0 Miles
82% 147 votes
Movie Theaters 12111 Valley View Street, Garden Grove, CA 92845 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of older movies as well as new, the Starlight 4-Star Cinemas offers an affordable movie experience for those who visit. The theater offers matinee pricing, birthday parties, and group outing accommodation.
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