- 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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Teens explore and express their creativity in an nurturing environment while enjoying drinks and refreshments
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Eighteen acres of pure fun situated in the beautiful landscape of Manhattan Beach, California can be found at Polliwog Park. Boasting more than the average park, this adventure land boasts a nature reserve boarded by a pond, water features, botanical gardens, a pool, and more.
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1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is a dreamy location for nature lovers. The garden is home to various species of grasses, flowers, trees and shrubs and visitors can enjoy guided tours of the local wildlife and birds.
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Collector's Bookstore is used and rare book shop. May collect first editions of modern authors, ,works by a favorite author, or books on a given subject
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The secluded Serrania Park is a leisure park that features a kid's area with swings and a lot of benches. The park also offers a water fountain, a sand box for kids, and a vending machine.
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3822 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
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Featuring leaning leather seats, Malibu Cinemas - Hollywood Theaters is a small theater with showings of newly released films. The theater features Regal Cinema's RealD 3D projection technology and accepts mobile tickets.
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1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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Featuring 1400+ seating capacity, the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center hosts a wide variety of artistic, cultural, and community oriented events, including dance performances, plays, lectures, pageants, musical concerts, and many others.
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Runyon Canyon Park offers great views of the city, as well as spaces for exercise or contemplation. Especially good for dogs, as they don't need to be on a leash.
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Howl at the Moon, located on Universal Studios Boulevard in Los Angeles, is a popular nightlife spot offering live music of all types. It is available for private parties, corporate events, and more.
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Monastery of the Angels is church and mission in Los Angeles. Stop in to learn more about the Catholic faith.
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3620 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Established in 1880, University of Southern California is a famous private research institution and a popular choice among international students, especially for graduate programs. It also runs an integrated medical centre.