- 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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7000 Esperanza Drive, La Verne, CA 91750
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Marshall Canyon Equestrian Center provides various equestrian services including horse trail rides, horse boarding, and riding lessons. The trail rides cover a shaded area full of wildlife, birds, streams, and flowers and is offered for patrons ages 7 and up.
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At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
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Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.
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3280 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91709
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Spanning a total distance of 33-acres, the Chino Hills Community Park is a recreational park that features a snack bar, six soccer fields, and a shaded playground. The park also has a parking lot that can fit 190 cars.
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Consisting of 3 acres, Oak Ridge Park features a playground with equipment like slides, spring animals, and a climbing structure. The park also has several sports fields for baseball and soccer.
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3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Marine art is the focus of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, California. The museum has an extensive collection of American marine art. It is also home to several huge model exhibits and is a must-visit attraction for model designers and hobbyists.
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Tustin Lanes is a bowling alley that features 42 lanes, two pool tables, eleven flat screen televisions, and nineteen projectors. Younger guests may also play a game of laser tag or enjoy the site's arcade.
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Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.
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Featuring a sandpit, Skyview Park offers visitors the chance to play a friendly pick-up game of volleyball. The location also has a playground structure for young children who wish to play.
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3810 West Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA
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Channel Islands Harbor has a number of shops and restaurants on its pier. Rent a kayak or electric boat and explore the waters.