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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44.6 Miles
54% 175 votes
Bowling 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 40 lane bowling center with automatic scoring and bumpers at Irvine Lanes. The bowling alley hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bowling leagues.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4250 Chino Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
Heritage Park is a pleasant day use park for local families and their visitors in Chino. The park features baseball fields, a playground and plenty of open space for picnics or soccer.
44.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1717 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Located on 18.2 acres, Cahuilla Park features facilities for sports including tennis, baseball, softball and basketball. The park has a children's playground, picnic areas, a skate park, open grassy areas and restrooms.
44.6 Miles
53% 114 votes
Bowling 4191 Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills, CA 91709 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 USBC certified lanes, Chaparral 300 offers open and league bowling. The center provides a full bar with 40 draft beers, live music, karaoke, pool tables, arcade games, dartboards, high-definition televisions and a restaurant with food and drinks.
44.7 Miles
82% 1152 votes
Airfields 1 Airport Rod., Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Created by blasting mountain peaks and packing down the debris, Catalina's Airport in the Sky a popular hiking destination and has a huge gift shop. Its most popular product are its DC-3 cookies, which are baked fresh daily an are roughly the size of a dinner plate.
44.7 Miles
33% 1225 votes
Family Fun Center 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
44.7 Miles
70% 112 votes
Art Museum 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
This location offers temporary exhibits of artwork in addition to its permanent collection of contemporary art holdings. The Orange County Museum of Art also offers visitors the chance to purchase artwork in its gift shop.
44.7 Miles
98% 48 votes
Parks 4 Civic Center Plz, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
The Bill Barber Community Park is a community park that includes a baseball stadium, a picnic shelter, a formal garden, batting cages, and lighted tennis courts. The park is 42-acres in size.
44.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Running/Jogging 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
At 22 miles long, Mountains To Sea Trail is a biking and hiking trail that takes visitors through canyons, nature parks, and bays. The trail also provides visitors with opportunities for bird watching.
44.7 Miles
53% 47 votes
Dog Park 100 South College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Located within College Park, Claremont Pooch Park is a canine recreation and exercise facility consisting of grass fields, dirt tracks and trees. The park has a small dog area, benches, a water fountain and a tent shelter.
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