Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Monica, CA

  • The list below includes 728 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Monica, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bars and Beaches.
  • From Santa Monica Mountains to Palisades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Monica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Glendale.
  • The list below includes 728 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Monica, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bars and Beaches.
  • From Santa Monica Mountains to Palisades Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Monica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Glendale.
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35.5 Miles
88% 8 votes
Playgrounds 18867 E Armstead Street, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Recreational activities to suit all ages highlight the appeal of Dalton Park. Adults can exercise in the fitness zone, children can play on a splash-pad or multilevel playground, and basketball courts are available for youth.
35.5 Miles
37% 57 votes
Train Tours 351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 MoreLess Info
The Fillmore & Western Railway Line offers rides on vintage, 1930s and 1940s-era trains. Visitors can experience the nostalgia of an early 20th century train ride while taking in scenic views.
35.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 350 Main Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 MoreLess Info
The Fillmore Historical Museum chronicles the Santa Clara Valley's life and culture. Spanning four original buildings, exhibits and collections depict how previous generations lived as documented through their words, art and artifacts.
35.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 780 Creekside Drive, Walnut, CA 91789 MoreLess Info
The home of multiple baseball fields, Creekside Park hosts many games and competitions. A city owned and managed space, movies, musical concerts and other special events are also offered each summer at this park.
35.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19889 Smoke Tree Pl, Walnut, CA 91789 MoreLess Info
An example of dead-on naming, Rock On a Cliff is a sizable rock sitting on the edge of a cliff in Walnut, California. The spot is excellent for picnics, and offers stunning vistas.
35.6 Miles
59% 79 votes
Scenic Railroads 364 Main Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 MoreLess Info
At the Fillmore & Western Railway Company, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of special train rides, including the Murder Mystery Lunch and Dinner and Heritage Valley Tour rides. Guests can also enjoy dinner with Santa during the holiday season.
35.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Breweries 692 Arrow Grand Circle, Covina, CA 91722 MoreLess Info
The Alosta Brewing Co. is a brewing company that has the goal of bringing people together and to share the passion of beer making with the public. The company produces 11 different kinds of beer.
35.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1569 Fairway Dr, Ste 132, Walnut, CA 91789 MoreLess Info
Cindy Art's offers exquisite fine museum quality Asian work of arts. Featured works include jade, nephrite sculpture, carvings, fine pottery, Zhang Daqian(Chang Dai-chien) Qi Baishi aCindy Art'snd Pu Ru's paintings, textiles, furnishings and hand-painted screens and scrolls.
35.7 Miles
91% 128 votes
Parks 18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MoreLess Info
Huntington Central Park is a large park with a lake, a track, and a cafe. A great place to watch the sunset over the ocean.
35.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Other Entertainment 12762 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Traditionally known for its Shakespearean productions, Festival Amphitheater also offers other types of theatrical productions, concerts and dance events. An extensive children's education program helps ensure the future of theater.
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