- 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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For an entertaining night of shoving, skating, and a little bit of violence, guests check out the Orange County Roller Girls. With strategic manhandling and a halftime music performance to boot, visitors are sure to experience a unique event.
41.2 Miles
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126 votes
901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Spanning nearly three acres, Kuns Park is filled with lush open grass areas and tall trees, some of which are over 100 years old. It includes over a dozen picnic tables, several barbecues and a playground for family friendly outings.
41.3 Miles
A popular destination for school field trips, Carnegie Art Museum features the works of California artists along with pieces that celebrate the beauty of the region. The museum also hosts special cultural events such as poetry and book club meetings.
41.3 Miles
Featuring full stadium seating, Plaza Cinemas is a movie theater that shows the latest released movies to its guests. Amenities at the theater include matinee specials, 3-D movies, and MediaMation 4D Motion EFX theaters.
41.3 Miles
Lordsburg Park is a mini public park. It has various amenities including a tot lot. A portion of this lot is ADA accessible. Lordsburg Park also has a half-court basketball court.
41.4 Miles
Started as a way to keep street racers legal and off the streets, Auto Club Raceway at Pomona has evolved into an NHRA Drag Racing raceway. The raceway also offers swap meets, shows, car cruises, art shows, auctions and more.
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Part of Yorba Park, the Orange Dog Park is open six days a week from dawn until dusk. The park offers separate areas for large and small dogs, dog drinking fountains, waste bags and waste scoopers.
41.5 Miles
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292 votes
5635 E La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807
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Starlight Cinema City Theatres is a movie theater offering viewings of the most recent movie releases. The theater features several auditoriums as well as a concessions stand. The auditoriums can be rented for special events.
41.5 Miles
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6 votes
Rimcrest Dr & Blue Gum Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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Featuring beautiful open space, Chino Hills State Park is a haven to myriad animal and plant species. It extends from Whittier Hills to the Santa Ana Mountains, and it's an ideal spot for hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and more.