Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pasadena, CA

  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
  • The list below includes 962 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Playgrounds and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Huntington Library & Gardens to California Institute of Technolgy, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Glendale, Santa Monica and Cerritos.
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31.4 Miles
73% 11 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
White Point Nature Preserve is 102 acres of restored coastal sage scrub habitat and hiking trails that overlook the ocean. The trails are dog-friendly and handicap accessible and they offer guided nature walks.
31.4 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks S. Gaffey St & 36th-37th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Lookout Point Park is a scenic view and roadside park that offers visitors views of the San Pedro Harbor, Port of Los Angeles and even Catalina Island. The park provides coin-operated binocular devices for the benefit of sightseers.
31.5 Miles
82% 50 votes
Beaches 23050 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Whether you want to surf or suntan, Surfrider Beach in Malibu is a good option. Many people come to watch the surfers ride the challenging waves here.
31.5 Miles
50% 8 votes
Dog Park 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Offering an ocean view, Rancho Caninos Dog Park is half-acre canine recreation facility with separate large and small dog areas. The park provides a cedar chip surface, drinking water, restroom facilities, benches and shaded areas.
31.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Scenic Walks 6500 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Offering ocean views, Frank A. Vanderlip Sr. Park is situated on .48 acres and provides open grass fields and palm trees. The park has paved paths, park benches and access to adjacent trails via Vanderlip Park Trail.
31.5 Miles
95% 233 votes
Parks Angels Gate Park, 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Korean Friendship Bell is a bronze bell that is housed in a stone pavilion located in Angel's Gate Park. The bell is made of more than seventeen tons of copper, tin, gold, nickel, phosphorus, and lead.
31.5 Miles
90% 42 votes
Beaches 1799 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90732 MoreLess Info
White Point/Royal Palms County Beach features a variety of amenities, and is patrolled by life guards during the day. The beach features tide pools and swimming and diving areas, as well as picnic and playground areas.
31.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 28282 Brush Canyon, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 MoreLess Info
At Brush Canyon Park, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the large hills that surround it. Guests can also walk their dogs or play sports on the courts and fields as children play in the playground.
31.6 Miles
98% 250 votes
History Museums 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Located at the juncture of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu Creek, the Adamson House & Malibu Lagoon Museum is dedicated to the collections of Spanish and Moroccan items once owned by the Adamson family. This museum is especially popular among architecture buffs.
31.6 Miles
72% 156 votes
Beaches 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Malibu Lagoon State Beach contains a pier with saltwater fishing, and the Stiles O. Clements Adamson House containing Malibu history. The state beach also contains the Malibu Lagoon Museum displaying the history of the California Indian 'Chumash' tribe.
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