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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Guitarist teaches students of all ages and abilities tricks that professional guitarists use, customizing lessons to each student
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- 1 votes
Comedy Clubs 6922 Hollywood Blvd #109, Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
The Good Time Comedy Club has famous local and international acts. The program is sponsored in conjunction with Hooters.
10.3 Miles
89% 386 votes
Magic Shows 7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
The Magic Castle is a neat attraction for kids-- go inside a decorated castle and prepare to see some magic! They also offer beginners magic classes for the children.
10.3 Miles
56% 4659 votes
Bus Tours 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
See the sights in style with Starline Tours of Los Angeles, California. The company offers many different tour packages, including overnight trips and short jaunts. Reservations are recommended, and customers who book online receive a discount.
10.3 Miles
72% 3310 votes
Movie Theaters 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now officially known as TCL Chinese Theater, shows IMAX films and regular films. The theater that originally opened on May 18, 1927, is also the home to 200 hand or foot prints from Hollywood stars.
10.3 Miles
37% 352 votes
Specialty Museums 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
Located on famous Hollywood Boulevard, The Hollywood Wax Museum features a large collection of lifelike celebrity figures made out of wax. In operation since 1965, it is the longest running wax museum in the United States.
10.3 Miles
84% 1800 votes
Specialty Museums 6933 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 MoreLess Info
Featuring celebrity wax figures that are meant to be touched and photographed, Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a popular wax museum. Celebrities on display include Alfred Hitchcock, Shrek, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and more.
10.3 Miles
90% 137 votes
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Manhattan Beach

Beaches Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy swimming, walking, biking, surfing, volleyball and other recreational activities at Manhattan Beach. The beach offers access to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and also features an aquatic themed museum.
10.3 Miles
94% 51 votes
Scenic Walks Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
The Strand, Manhattan Beach is a well known street running along Manhattan beach offering amazing views of the beach and oceanfront. Enjoy a stroll along the walkway (no bikes allowed) or the amazing beachfront architecture.
10.3 Miles
100% 25 votes
Bike Paths Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Separate from a parallel pedestrian lane, Manhattan Beach Bike Path offers great views while biking, with the beach and ocean on one side and lovely homes on the other. The trail can last over 20 miles round-trip.
10.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 5255 W 137th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 MoreLess Info
Holly Glen Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the necessary amenities for a group or family event. The location also contains a wading pool and both basketball and tennis courts.
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