- 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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As the largest of the eight channel islands, Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park. The park offers breathtaking ocean views and wildlife sightings. The park also houses historic structures from the 1800's.
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1575 N Mountain Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762
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Featuring full stadium seating and digital projection, Edwards Ontario Mountain Village 14 is a movie theater showing its guests the latest released films. Other theater amenities include mobile ticketing and 3-D film capabilities.
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1575 N Mountain Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762
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Showing the newest movie releases, Edwards Ontario Mountain Stadium Cinemas offers 14 theaters with stadium seating and 4K Digital technology for some movies. Amenities include concessions, mobile ticketing and closed captioning.
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The elabrately painted Avalon Theater is a working movie theater first erected to screen silent movies with pipe organ accompaniment. The organ remains, although it is usually silent. The Avalon Theater is particularly popular with fans of the Art Deco architectural style.
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Visitors to the Catalina Island Casino are whisked back to the glamorous heydey of supper clubs, glamorous gambling halls and big band music. This large and sumptuously appointed casino is also a high-caliber music performance space.
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#1 Casino Way, Casino Building, Avalon, CA 90704
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Discover the fascinating history of Catalina Island at the Catalina Island Museum, nestled on the first floor of the Catalina Casino. It is open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day and hosts a revolving variety of exhibitions related to the Island's history and development.
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Marina Park is a recreational outdoor park that features a zip line, a playground area, portable restrooms, barbecue grills, and an open space area. The grassy space can be used for football, soccer, and Frisbee.
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Butterfield Park has a full basketball court for those who wish to play a quick game. The location also has a tot lot and a gazebo, providing the amenities for a family outing.
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Icons of Avalon gives historical and cultural tours, pointing out details you might have missed. Topics include architecture, important local figures, and famous influences.