- 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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The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
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1101 W McKinley Ave, Building 3A, Pomona, CA 91768
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Housed in a 28,500-square-foot building, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is dedicated to celebrating the impact of motorsports on American culture. It features an impressive array of historical racing vehicles, photographs, helmets and driving uniforms, artifacts and other memorabilia.
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With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.
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611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
41.8 Miles
The Lions Park is great for playing, picnicking, walking, and playing softball. The park contains Davis Field, the Costa Mesa Historical Society, a recreation center, a community center, library, and fire station.
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Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
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1101 W McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
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One of the largest railroad museums in Los Angeles, the Railway Locomotive Historical Society takes visitors on a historical journey back in time to Pomona's early railroad days. The museum features preserved locomotives, photographs and a gift shop.
41.8 Miles
Foothill Club Water Polo is a recreational water polo organization that has the goal of providing athletes with a positive and constructive sports environment. The club holds practices in various high school gyms throughout the area.
41.9 Miles
1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
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The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.