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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39.3 Miles
89% 27 votes
National & State Parks 170th Street East, Ave J, Lancaster, CA MoreLess Info
Saddleback Butte State Park is a great place to visit in the spring or fall. Vast rock formations and desert life can be explored in this park.
39.3 Miles
96% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Pirate Coast Paddle Company offers kids camps and private lessons for those who wish to learn the art of paddle boarding. The location also offers other adventures, including Yoga on the Water and 'Wild Wednesday Sup and Sip'.
39.3 Miles
94% 49 votes
Kayaking 100 N Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
At Southwind Kayak Center Rental Base, visitors can choose from single or double kayaks to take out to the bay. While paddling, visitors will receive views of the ocean and the yachts docked at nearby piers.
39.3 Miles
84% 173 votes
Beaches The Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
39.3 Miles
95% 123 votes
Recreation Centers 680 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92697 MoreLess Info
Anteater Recreation Center offers a wide range of recreational activities and sports. Patrons can participate in basketball, group exercises, gym, personal training, fitness, wellness, intramural sports and can take various classes.
39.4 Miles
70% 112 votes
Art Museum 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
This location offers temporary exhibits of artwork in addition to its permanent collection of contemporary art holdings. The Orange County Museum of Art also offers visitors the chance to purchase artwork in its gift shop.
39.4 Miles
95% 2320 votes
Libraries 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065 MoreLess Info
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is a place to rediscover the late great leader's values and determination. Exhibits include Reagan's Air Force One, interactive displays, and hundreds of artifacts from his life and term in office.
39.4 Miles
83% 119 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Balboa Penninsula, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
39.5 Miles
96% 49 votes
Beaches Westward Beach Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
Westward Beach is popular with surfers who often find one of the heaviest beach breaks here in the Southern California area. The beach is also popular for swimming, surfing, whale watching, scuba diving and fishing.
39.5 Miles
87% 31 votes
Farms & Ranches 32111 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Featuring a vineyard and an animal safari, Saddlerock Ranch offers visitors tasting tours with complimentary cheese pairings. A variety of animals are housed on the farm; such as water buffaloes, zebras, and horses.
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