- The list below includes 959 free or cheap things to do in or near Monrovia, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Monrovia Canyon Park to Big Santa Anita Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monrovia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Lakewood.
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As a small neighborhood park, Eddie Park provides visitors with a grass field and playground for outdoor activities. The park has picnic tables, walking paths, and an outdoor brick fireplace.
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Cortez Park is a recreational park that includes a playground, a gym, and a biking trail. The park also features a picnic area, a horseshoe pit, and rolling hills that can be used for working out.
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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.
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Old Pasadena
Bounded by Pasadena, Fair Oaks, Raymond Aves., Arroyo Pkwy., Del Mar Blvd., and Corson St., Pasadena, CA
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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.
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Farnsworth Park includes both a historic building used as a banquet hall and community room and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and plays. The park has picnic areas, baseball fields, and basketball and tennis courts.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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A historic but deserted mountain resort is the end goal of Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail. The trail itself steadily climbs up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon until reaching the resort ruins that features many historic plaques and wide sweeping views of the area.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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At 5 miles round trip, Echo Mountain Via The Ridgeline Trail offers visitors a historic trail with ruins of a resort and railroads to explore. The trail is lined with native vegetation including the California poppy.
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Originally opened in 1893, the Mt Lowe Railway Trail is a hiking trail that offers access to Echo Mountain as well as the Alpine Tavern. The trail inclines up Rubio Canyon to an Echo mountain house.
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At the Mt Lowe Trail Camp, visitors can experience the adventure and trials of Thaddeus Lowe, whom the trail is named after. The camp is located at a scenic point for pictures and peace as hikers relax.
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Built on a 2.5-acre citrus orchard, Rubel Castle is a structure made of concrete and repurposed materials including bottles, tires and scrap metal. Guided tours of the castle provide visitors with a look inside along with historical information.