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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37.9 Miles
41% 333 votes
Beaches 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Malibu's Paradise Cove Beach is a white sand beach that attracts many tourists. The beach features a restaurant and cafe, and patrons of the restaurant receive a substantial discount on parking.
37.9 Miles
88% 411 votes
Movie Theaters 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 MoreLess Info
As a discount theater, Woodbridge 5 offers two dollar tickets for movies playing on its second run. The concession stand serves refreshments and snacks, offering one free refill per drink.
37.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Playgrounds 5051 Duncan Canyon Road, Fontana, CA 92336 MoreLess Info
Home to youth and adult softball, Coyote Canyon Park features one adult and two youth softball fields with a children's playground nearby. The park also has paved paths as well as picnic tables, shelters and grills.
38.0 Miles
81% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Starplex cinemas in Irvine, California offer 11 movie screens and discount movie tickets. For those looking for a place to through a party, they also have rooms they rent out for kids parties.
38.0 Miles
54% 46 votes
Art Museum 665 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA MoreLess Info
For a collection of post-war art, visit Museum of Art & History (MOAH). Note that this is an art museum, and not exactly a history museum.
38.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
History Museums 557 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA MoreLess Info
At The Western Hotel Museum you can view a number of permanent exhibits, donated by the public, that detail the history of the local area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed.
38.0 Miles
64% 11 votes
Breweries 735 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA MoreLess Info
Four beers are featured throughout the year on the Kinetic Brewing Company tap. Specialty beers are also available on a rotating basis with several guests beers from other local breweries.
38.0 Miles
93% 101 votes
Movie Theaters 742 West Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA MoreLess Info
At the Laemmle Boulevard Cinemas, moviegoers can watch art house, independent, and international films. This luxury-style cinema also sells beer, wine, cocktails, pizza, hot dogs, hummus chips, popcorn, and soft drinks.
38.0 Miles
98% 44 votes
Parks 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604 MoreLess Info
Woodbridge Community Park is approximately 22 acres and has an amphitheater, a multi-use building, ample picnic areas, barbecues, fountains and restrooms. Their sports facilities include lighted basketball and volleyball courts.
38.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
For hiking, mountain biking, running, or just communing with nature, the Wood Ranch Trails offer miles of scenic paths. Guests may encounter native wildlife such as coyotes, deer, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and various birds of prey.
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