- 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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43.9 Miles
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100 N Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Southwind Kayak Center Rental Base, visitors can choose from single or double kayaks to take out to the bay. While paddling, visitors will receive views of the ocean and the yachts docked at nearby piers.
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The Lowell Brandt Park is a community park located on 15-acres of land. Amenities at the park include three open air picnic tables, two barbeques, a baseball and soccer field, and a basketball court.
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Luxury-centered ten-pin bowling is offered at Bowlmor Lanes. In addition to a full service sports bar and restaurant, guests in the bowling area can access gourmet cuisine with semi-private banquette seating.
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600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, visitors can go riding, jogging, or skating. Not only is the site suitable for a picnic lunch, but the location also offers an opportunity to view migrating birds.
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Newport Beach's Back Bay Loop Trail is a ten and a half mile hiking trail that offers scenic views. The trail is accessible from a number of points, many of which are connected with local sights and educational attractions.
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A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Tustin 14 at The District displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers a bar with adult beverages, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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An amusement facility with multiple attractions, Bowlmor Orange County offers bowling with light-up lanes, laser tag, an indoor ropes course, and a full service restaurant. The facility is available for party rentals.
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Marie Kerr Park in Palmdale offers the public multiple recreational venues. Facilities include a swimming pool, playground, skate park, athletic courts, ball fields, grill areas and entertainment amphitheater.
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McGrath State Beach
off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93036
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McGrath State Beach is a two-mile beach that is often used by surfers and anglers who often stay in the campground. The beach is also used by thousands of migratory birds because of its location along the Santa Cruz River.
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Beautiful Oxnard State Beach & Park is perenially popular with kite enthusiasts, picnickers, joggers and power walkers. The park includes volleyball courts, barbeque stations and an area for skateboarding. The covered pavillion must be reserved in advance.