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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8.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 14575 Anaconda Street, Whittier, CA 90603 MoreLess Info
Situated on 2.5 acres, Anaconda Park features two half basketball courts along with a perimeter walking path and grassy areas. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, shade trees, fitness stations and restroom facilities.
8.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Big Iron

Hiking Trails Sheep Pass Mountain at East Fork Road, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Standing at over 8,000 ft., Iron Mountain, often called Big Iron, offers hiking for the seasoned hiker. Listed as the most difficult mountain in the Southern California region, the 14 mile, 12 hour, climb is not for the faint hearted.
8.2 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks 2121 Shadow Oak Drive, West Covina, CA 91792 MoreLess Info
As a city recreation facility, Shadow Oak Park Community Center offers parks and a game room for its guests. The park contains a variety of wildlife like rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, and other native animals.
8.3 Miles
92% 365 votes
Hiking Trails East Highway 120, CA 95389 MoreLess Info
The Tuolumne Meadows lodge provides campers with a bit of luxury in the Yosemite National Park. You get to stay in a canvas tent complete with bed linen, candles, stove and wood for burning.
8.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 815 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
At Orange Grove Park, visitors can bring their children to the playground or enjoy a picnic at the covered gazebo. The park has several multipurpose sports fields, as well as maintained tennis courts.
8.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 9530 Shade ln, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
With both indoor and outdoor space, Rivera Park provides for a variety of activities. Along with a gymnasium and auditorium, the park is further equipped with a playground, picnic space and both football and baseball fields.
8.4 Miles
95% 87 votes
Botanical Gardens Arlington Drive and S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Arlington Garden is unique among the open public gardens in Pasadena. It hosts a variety of birds animals, and it is open all year for visiting at no charge.
8.4 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.
8.4 Miles
85% 105 votes
Canyon 1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 MoreLess Info
Located in Pasadena, the Eaton Canyon Nature Preserve is a beautiful natural area full of hiking trails, streams, mineral deposits and native wildlife. The Preserve also has a large visitors' center, a film theater, classrooms and an information desk.
8.4 Miles
69% 128 votes
Ice Skating 310 E. Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Housed in the new Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Ice Skating Center features an indoor regulation sized rink along with four locker rooms. The rink is open daily to the general public for open sessions and serves as the site for many skating classes and events.
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