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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42.8 Miles
71% 202 votes
Trampoline Parks 2970 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center with trampoline floors and walls, Sky High Sports offers activities that include dodgeball, aerobics and open jumping. The center also provides a snack bar, arcade games, birthday party hosting and a monthly special needs session.
42.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks Pomona, CA 91767 MoreLess Info
Shaped in a circle, Lincoln Park features grassy fields, shaded areas and a rose garden at the center of the park. The park provides a children's playground, picnic tables and short, paved paths around the park.
42.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA MoreLess Info
Those who wish to play a game of basketball can take advantage of Veterans Park's basketball court. The location also has a par course, picnic tables, and provides trail access.
42.8 Miles
44% 9 votes
Walking Trails 25th St E & Barrel Springs Road, Palmdale, CA 93550 MoreLess Info
Mountains and wide-open vistas are only 10 minutes from Palmdale on the scenic, 1.5 mile Barrel Springs Trail. Nature enthusiasts can hike, bike, observe wildlife or horseback ride to and from the arena.
42.9 Miles
93% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
42.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 2820 English Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2006, the Canyon Lake Farm - Training Center is an equestrian facility offering a number of amenities for horses and their owners to enjoy. These amenities include horse boarding, riding lessons, and show preparation.
43.0 Miles
78% 106 votes
Fishing 4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035 MoreLess Info
The sportfishing community has been served by the Channel Islands Sportfishing Center for over 45 years. The business provides quick and easy access to popular fishing grounds along with live bait, free parking, and fully stocked tackle shop.
43.0 Miles
84% 173 votes
Beaches The Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
43.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 37700 Tierra Subida Avenue, Palmdale, CA 93551 MoreLess Info
Lancaster's Pelona Vista Park is a 73 acre space that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including multiple lighted soccer fields, a multi-use trail, restroom facilities, and Park & Ride commuter parking.
43.1 Miles
92% 296 votes
Movie Theaters 3070 Chino Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Hosting first-run movie screens in both digital projection and 3D formats, Harkins Theater offers a stadium-seating movie experience with digital sound projection. The theater also has an expanded snack bar.
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