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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8.4 Miles
Californian art, architecture, and design is the central focus of the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA). The collections cover the art of the state from 1850 until the present, and the institution holds regular educational programming every month.
8.5 Miles
86% 313 votes
Scenic Drives Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard is a historical thoroughfare that forms part of the route taken by the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The Boulevard has been largely supplanted by the freeway system but remains popular for local traffic.
8.5 Miles
84% 158 votes
Art Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The arts and culture of the Pacific Islands and Asia are the focus of the Pacific Asia Museum that is owned by the University of Southern California. There are more than 15,000 objects than span more than four thousand years within the collection.
8.6 Miles
98% 1466 votes
Libraries 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA, Pasadena, CA 91108 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose cultural center, Huntington Library & Gardens offers activities for all ages to enjoy. Along with an impressive book and art collection, there is a botanical garden with a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs.
8.6 Miles
83% 29 votes
Parks Arroyo Dr & Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91102 MoreLess Info
Offering lighted tennis courts, Arroyo Seco Park is open 7 days a week. The park features a playground and spacious picnic area with barbecue pits and a seating area making it ideal for group gatherings.
8.6 Miles
71% 14 votes
Baseball Fields 660 Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Established in 1997, All-Star Baseball School is a friendly school designed to help baseball players improve their game. The school will work with new little league youngsters to high school students wanting to make varsity.
8.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Skate Parks Arroyo Park, 660 Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
The South Pasadena Skatepark is a recreational skate park that features grinding rails, a half pipe, multiple ramps, and flat ground. The park requires participants to wear a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads.
8.7 Miles
87% 924 votes
Historic Districts Bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., Pasadena, CA MoreLess Info
The region of Pasadena called 'Old Pasadena' is the most historical section of the city. It is full of clothing shops, shoe boutiques, sidewalk restaurants and other interesting establishments. It is a beautiful destination for jogging and walking when the weather is warm and balmy - and it usually is.
8.7 Miles
72% 18 votes
Tennis 920 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
At Arroyo Seco Racquet Club, visitors can play at any of the raquetball, tennis, squash, and walleyball courts or visit the pro-shop. The club is open to non-members on a walk-in basis.
8.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 238 Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Specializing in California art, Michael Hollis Fine Art features paintings depicting the natural beauty of California landscapes. Some of the artists features in this gallery are Anthony Ackrill, George Carlson, Jesse Powell, and other artists.
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