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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A local institution, this restaurant does a lot more than grill perfect house-aged steaks with breakfast, lunch & late-night offerings too
15.3 Miles
93% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 19600 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA MoreLess Info
The Toyota USA Automotive Museum is a museum dedicated to showcasing some of Toyota's most memorable cars. Attractions include exhibits on a variety of historical Toyota cars, exhibits on Toyota's personal history, and personal guided tours.
15.3 Miles
63% 140 votes
Cocktail Lounge 916 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 MoreLess Info
The Blue Room is cocktail lounge that also offers live music from a wide variety of bands and musicians. The lounge offers a selection of beers, wines, and other spirits and also features a jukebox and darts.
15.3 Miles
22% 72 votes
Movie Theaters 201 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91501 MoreLess Info
AMC Burbank Town Center 8 is a movie theater with eight different screens and viewing rooms of varying size. Their selection includes recent films and some older ones and they offer concessions like popcorn and beverages.
15.3 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 201 E Magnolia Blvd, Ste 306, Burbank, CA 91502 MoreLess Info
A safe place for children to have fun, develop, and learn at the same time, Rockin Kids Burbank is an indoor playground for young kids and a great spot for a birthday party.
15.3 Miles
58% 166 votes
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Trampoline Parks 1625 W 190th Street, Gardena, CA 90248 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Sky Zone Trampoline Park features trampoline-related activities including dodgeball, open jumping, slam dunk basketball and aerobics. The facility also hosts a day camp and offers private event hosting and a snack bar.
15.3 Miles
57% 171 votes
Skating Rinks 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204 MoreLess Info
Public skating, birthday parties, and skating lessons are among the reasons that bring individuals to the Moonlight Rollerway Skating Rink. Other amenities at the rink include a pro shop and a snack bar.
15.3 Miles
100% 15 votes
Arcades 4334 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204 MoreLess Info
Vintage Arcade Superstore has hundreds of original arcade and pinball machines for sale in their publicly open 11,000 sq ft facility. It includes a showroom with over 50 games that can be rented for events.
15.4 Miles
84% 165 votes
Scenic Drives 1765 East 107th St, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
A popular historical landmark of Los Angeles, Watts Towers are 99 feet tall steel structures decorated with unique and unexpected things such as scrap metals, sea-shells, ceramic tiles and much more. Completed in 1964, it is a popular tourist attraction today. Guided tours are also available.
15.4 Miles
70% 296 votes
Movie Theaters 3525 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503 MoreLess Info
Featuring both IMAX and RealD 3D technology, AMC Del Amo 18 offers showings of the latest films in its many auditoriums. The concession stand includes standard snacks like popcorn and candy, and has been expanded to pizza and chicken tenders.
15.4 Miles
30% 47 votes
Landmarks 1255 S Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204 MoreLess Info
Home to nearly 200,000 citizens, the City of Glendale is a popular location filled with a large variety of attractions. Visitors commonly enjoy going surfing nearby, shopping at one of the many shopping centers, or enjoying the city's nightlife.
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