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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Audiences lounging under the stars view an HD film on a three-story screen after listening to a local band and ordering from food trucks
12.2 Miles
95% 20 votes
Hiking Trails 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Malibu Bluffs Park is an outdoor park that includes picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, Wi-Fi, and a soccer field. The park also is home to a walking track and hiking trails.
12.2 Miles
67% 33 votes
Playgrounds 21921 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 MoreLess Info
Playsource is a 4400 square foot indoor family fun park. The park offers a variety of amusements, including tubes and bounce areas, a play house, ride-ons, a rock climbing wall, and many others.
12.3 Miles
98% 116 votes
Colleges & Universities 24255 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
Pepperdine University is a research university covering 830 acres. It overlooks the Pacific Ocean, has plenty of wildlife for this area and also has on its site an art museum.
12.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 4418 W 162nd Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
Featuring a playground with a soft surface, Charles B. Hopper Park offers a safe place for kids to run and play. Other activities offered in the park include a sand pit, climbing rock and picnic benches for eating or sitting.
12.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4324 160th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
Providing an outdoor space for horticulturalists and those interested in growing their own fruits and vegetables, Dan McKenzie Community Garden leases plots at a nominal fee. For added convenience the facility is equipped with water, restrooms and storage space.
12.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 4040 W. 154th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
The Bollinger Memorial Gym is a public gymnasium that features a kitchen, a conference room, a meeting room, and a game room. The game room has a pool table, a ping pong table, and foosball tables.
12.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 4161 W Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260 MoreLess Info
Providing for a variety of outdoor recreation, Rogers/Anderson Park is a large facility. Equipped with athletic fields and a running track, it is often used for competitive sports. And with a playground and picnic facilities, it is popular with families.
12.4 Miles
83% 18 votes
Specialty Museums Foot of 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
The Los Angeles maritime Museum is located in John S. Gibson park and is the home of different exhibits that show the maritime history and life of Los Angeles. They also have a research library and offer museum tours in English and Spanish upon request.
12.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Sites Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Old Trapper's Lodge is a sculpture garden depicting a fictional town called Boot Hill. Off the beaten path, this attraction is both a funny and bizarre stop.
12.4 Miles
40% 5 votes
Parks 13220 S Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249 MoreLess Info
Rowley Park is a large, neighborhood park with a basketball court and skating plaza. The park has four baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, a multipurpose building, and shady areas for picnics or lounging.
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