- The list below includes 884 free or cheap things to do in or near Altadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bike Paths and Mountains.
- From Inspiration Point via Castle Canyon to Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Altadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Cerritos.
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An example of dead-on naming, Rock On a Cliff is a sizable rock sitting on the edge of a cliff in Walnut, California. The spot is excellent for picnics, and offers stunning vistas.
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The Spadena House is simply referred to as 'The Witch's House' by most locals due to the shape of the roof which resembles a witch's hat. Several witch-themed items are now on display at the house, and an extensive Halloween event is held on site every year.
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An 80-acre park on wooded, hilly terrain, Murphy Ranch Park is an undeveloped wilderness area. The park is mostly used for hiking along trails and has areas with tables that can be used for picnics.
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Roxbury Memorial Park is over 11 acres and has designated areas for many activities including picnicking, lawn bowling, basketball, sand volleyball, baseball and soccer. It also features children's playgrounds and leashed dogs are welcome.
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Supervised by the Downey Historical Society, the Downey History Center offers a wide range of exhibits that focus on the Los Nietos Valley pioneers and Governor John Gatley Downey. The facility also has an on-site research library and a historic newspaper collection.
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Several scenes of the original Karate Kid movie were filmed right at Golf 'n Stuff! This park provides an abundance of family entertainment with minute golf courses, go-karts, arcade games, bumper cars and a snack bar.
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Get the little ones outdoors to enjoy the playground at Apollo Park. Several recreational activities are available, including basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, ball diamonds, a bocce ball court and more.
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Lakeside Park offers visitors access to numerous barbeque grills, making this a suitable location for a group event or family outing. Also serving as a host for Little League Baseball games, the location also offers concessions during contests.
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Walnut Valley Pony Baseball is a baseball league open to individuals who are 13 and 14 years old. Teams in the league play their games in the nearby Creekside Park.
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A popular historical landmark of Los Angeles, Watts Towers are 99 feet tall steel structures decorated with unique and unexpected things such as scrap metals, sea-shells, ceramic tiles and much more. Completed in 1964, it is a popular tourist attraction today. Guided tours are also available.