- 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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1323-A Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
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Open in 2009, Mi's Westside Comedy Theater, not only offers live comedy shows in their nightclub, they also host comedy classes to train the next generation of comics. Their nightly shows are sure to entertain and they now serve over 30 beers on tap.
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Third Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
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Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade is a place to see and be seen. Take a walk in the balmy breeze or meet up for dinner and drinks at one of the Promenade's many restaurants and bars. There is something for everyone.
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Located on a trolley stop site dating back to 1875, Bergamot Station is a gathering place for art lovers of all forms. This warehouse complex features over 40 distinct galleries displaying works of all media types.
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Featuring an open-air mall design, Santa Monica Place is a premier shopping center. It includes an array of shops and restaurants including small boutiques, day spas and large department stores.
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1426 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Established in 1972, Adamm's Stained Glass & Art Glass Gallery host the art work of more than 170 artist from North America. Apart from the exhibitions, they also do repairs and restorations of historic homes and of stained glass work.
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1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Aquarium features 100 species of marine animals and plants that live naturally in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium also regularly conducts classes, discussions and camps on issues affecting the health of the bay.
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1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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A Walking Tour of Historic Santa Monica, CA gives tours through the downtown area, highlighting some of the most iconic historical buildings. Tours last approximately two hours.
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Harlow Gold is modern style cabaret-show by Tracy Phillips and Dominic Carbone.The dancers hang from the ceiling, high kick, stomp on tables, tease.
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Peter Fetterman Gallery is a popular pick for its diverse collection of classic 20th century photography. The gallery houses prints (mostly black and white) by a wide range of photographers. They are also availabe for purchase.
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The Craig Krull Gallery was one of the founding galleries at the Bergamot Station Art Center. The gallery has a changing program with several exhibition rooms that feature solo artists.