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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40.1 Miles
92% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1421 Emerson Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033 MoreLess Info
Located in Oxnard, California, the Mullin Automotive Museum is dedicated to vintage vehicles from the first half of the 20th century. The building holds hundreds of exhibits and has a beautiful rooftop garden.
40.1 Miles
80% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 2230 Statham Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93033 MoreLess Info
The Murphy Auto Museum maintains a permanent collection of vehicles, including a 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, a 1940 Ford Limousine, and a 1927 Ford Model T pickup truck. The location also offers rotating exhibits.
40.1 Miles
93% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, CA 93060 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Ventura County's Agricultural Museum is housed in an old mill. The museum educates on the impact of droughts in the area throughout the years, as well as presenting the artifacts, history and technology that have helped make Ventura County a leader in agriculture.
40.1 Miles
44% 41 votes
Dog Park Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MoreLess Info
The Diamond Bar Bark Park provides dog owners with a safe location to let their pets roam. The park is separated between large and small dog areas and provides access to shaded sitting areas as well as doggie drinking fountains.
40.2 Miles
86% 69 votes
Parks 2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Occupying 208 areas of open space, Fairview Park has six acres of wetland ponds and several acres of grasslands, oak trees and coastal sage shrub. The park features summer concerts, a playground, trails for walking and biking and picnic areas.
40.2 Miles
83% 204 votes
Dance Clubs 416 W 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 MoreLess Info
The Velvet Lounge an LGBT owned and operated restaurant that features a patio, a lounge area, nightly entertainment, a dance floor, and drink specials. The restaurant offers brunch and shows during dinner.
40.2 Miles
90% 111 votes
Dog Park 301 Horsethief Canyon Road, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
Open daily from dawn until dusk, the San Dimas Dog Park offers separate fenced areas for both large and small dogs. The one-acre facility in Horsecreek Canyon Park also features dog water fountains and a shaded seating area.
40.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 301 Horsethief Canyon, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
The scenic Horsethief Canyon Park offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. Park amenities include a playground, soccer field, football field, picnic tables, barbecue grills and fenced dog park.
40.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 451 N Delancey Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773 MoreLess Info
For organized outdoor sports players, Marchant Park offers four baseball fields, two tennis courts and a basketball court. For families, the park also features a playground, picnic areas and barbecue grill.
40.3 Miles
76% 21 votes
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Hart Park

Parks 701 S Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92856 MoreLess Info
Full of amenities, Hart Park is suitable for group or family outings, both large and small. The park offers two lighted baseball fields, a swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, activity building and a bandshell.
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