Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Monte, CA

  • The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
  • From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
  • From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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7.3 Miles
97% 72 votes
Colleges & Universities 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125 MoreLess Info
One of the state's most revered educational institutions, the California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena. Its roster of respected programs includes electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.
7.3 Miles
74% 89 votes
Playgrounds 1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Hosting open play sessions, Magical Playground features an indoor play area with age appropriate toys and activities for children. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, party assistants, and face painting.
7.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 2709 Mimosa Street, Alhambra, CA 91803 MoreLess Info
Emery Park offers visitors the chance to cook in its kitchen facility or with its barbeque pits. The location also features playground equipment, an activity room, picnic areas, and an open grass area.
7.3 Miles
55% 98 votes
Trampoline Parks 1314 N Azusa Avenue, Covina, CA 91722 MoreLess Info
Wall to wall indoor trampoline recreation is offered at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Covina. Additional fun offered at the facility include a lard pit with 10,000 foam cubes, dodgeball courts, basketball courts, and fitness classes.
7.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1601 Sunnyslope Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nearly five acres, Sunnyslopes Park is a public community park offering a number of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a softball fields, numerous picnic areas, tennis courts, and a playground.
7.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 16817 E Copper Hill Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 MoreLess Info
Countrywood Park is a small park that features a playground and views of the surrounding mountains that are off in the distance. The park has a wide open grassy area with benches.
7.4 Miles
51% 101 votes
Movie Theaters 1414 North Azusa Avenue, Covina, CA 91722 MoreLess Info
A 30-screen movie theater, AMC Covina 30 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1060 S Greenwood Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 MoreLess Info
Featuring a lovely playground area for children of all ages, as well as a swimming pool for summertime fun, Chet Holifield Park is a hidden gem in a busy city. Athletes also enjoy using the space to practice and play.
7.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 1900 Tanglewood, West Covina, CA 91791 MoreLess Info
Tall trees and high, hilly terrain make Galster Park, a 42 acre wilderness park with numerous trails, ideal for hiking and nature walking. It also contains the Galster Park Nature Center, which is a small museum and educational center.
7.5 Miles
82% 11 votes
Camping Site 2240 Highland Oaks Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006 MoreLess Info
Many nature-based activities and outdoor adventures are available within the Wilderness Park. It is actually situated in the San Gabriel Mountains and has a pond, on-site nature center, and multiple walking trails.
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