Free & Cheap Things to Do in Riverside, CA

  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
  • The list below includes 389 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
  • From Mount Rubidoux Park to California Citrus State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chino, Fontana, Claremont and San Bernardino.
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- 0 votes
Historic Sites 411 Bernard St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Chinese Historical Society tells the history of Chinese and Chinese Americans. Visits are based upon donation.
48.8 Miles
79% 195 votes
Running/Jogging 835 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Elysian Park is a popular downtown park with more than 500 acres of beautiful green space and many hiking trails. It is a great place for picnic and other outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging etc. The park also offers some fantastic views of the city.
48.8 Miles
88% 3343 votes
Neighborhoods Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
A large open air mall in Los Angeles, Third Street offers both indoor and outdoor shopping. The mall is very popular, so parking can be hard to find.
48.8 Miles
49% 346 votes
1474

Chinatown

Shopping Districts N Broadway at North Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Chinatown Los Angeles lets you experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Asian Culture. There are plentiful shopping and sightseeing opportunities as well as restaurants, art galleries, museums, and events.
48.8 Miles
73% 357 votes
Shopping Districts Downtown, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
A short walk from Downtown, Little Tokyo in Los Angeles features Japanese restaurants, supermarkets, and shops. Highlights include a Japanese museum, a Japanese garden, a Sanrio store, and music performances in the evening.
48.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 525 Alpine St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
If you're interested in the history of Southern California, then the Studio for Southern Californian History is worth a visit. Admission is free and the museum hosts a variety of permanent and non-permanent exhibits.
49.0 Miles
81% 144 votes
1477

City Hall

Observation Decks 200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Many might recognize the City Hall as the 'Daily Planet' headquarters on George Reeves Superman Show. The building has beautiful murals on the lower floors and observation decks free of viewing glass and wire mesh on the upper floors which provide great views of the city.
49.1 Miles
76% 34 votes
Bus Tours Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Esotouric takes passengers into off beat and interesting neighborhoods of Los Angeles.Buses team down Rodeo Drive every half hour, for both tourists and natives
49.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 21205 Water Street, Carson, CA 90745 MoreLess Info
Home of the Boys' Club, Dolphin Park is a center of events and activities. The park hosts games and public fun on it's two lighted baseball diamonds and in its two multi-purpose indoor rooms.
49.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1340 E Dimondale Drive, Carson, CA 90746 MoreLess Info
Mills Memorial Park is a family-friendly community park in Carson. The park features a wide array of amenities including picnic areas, large grassy fields, BBQ Pits, basketball courts and a children's playground.