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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17.0 Miles
41% 333 votes
Beaches 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Malibu's Paradise Cove Beach is a white sand beach that attracts many tourists. The beach features a restaurant and cafe, and patrons of the restaurant receive a substantial discount on parking.
17.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 3801 E 61st Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255 MoreLess Info
Popular among the younger residents of the community, the Splash Pad at Freedom Park is a location open during the warmer months of the year. Guests at the splash pad enjoy cooling off and playing with the many aquatic amenities.
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Parks 3801 E 61st Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nearly 2.5-acres, Freedom Park is a public park offering a number of recreational amenities and facilities for local residents to enjoy. These include a playground structure, a splash pad, two basketball courts, and a recreation center.
17.1 Miles
Founded in 1988, the International Printing Museum in Carson, California is a non-profit organization that features antique printing machinery. Classes in book arts and letterpress printing are featured at the facility as well.
17.1 Miles
100% 26 votes
Camping Site 2300 Walnut Avenue, Burbank, CA 91501 MoreLess Info
Stough Canyon Nature Center features an exhibit hall with displays about the natural history of the area and features a small library, a classroom, and an outdoor amphitheater. There are many hiking trails outside the center.
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Specialty Museums 321 W Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745 MoreLess Info
At The International Printing Museum, visitors can browse a collection of antique printing tools and artifacts. The museum hosts variety of printing themed events that are open to the public, including annual printing fairs and monthly workshops.
17.2 Miles
53% 60 votes
Hiking Trails Paseo Del Mar & Flat Rock Point, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
A four-mile round trip hike, the Shipwreck Hiking Trail offers scenic views of the shoreline and water. A moderately challenging hike, it culminates at a wrecked Greek freighter that has been in place since 1961.
17.3 Miles
90% 61 votes
Laser Tag 826 N Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206 MoreLess Info
Jungle Zone Club is a 6500 sq ft laser tag facility that includes a two story jungle-themed arena with access ramps connecting the upstairs and downstairs sections. They can be rented out for parties, groups and corporate events.
17.4 Miles
89% 294 votes
National & State Parks Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu, CA MoreLess Info
One of the only year round waterfalls in the mountains of Malibu can be found within Solstice Canyon. A variety of hiking paths are available through the area, including relatively easy hike toward the rim and a more strenuous six mile hike through the lower part of the canyon.
17.4 Miles
84% 38 votes
Aviation Museums 3315 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA 90505 MoreLess Info
Torrance's Western Museum of Flight is a popular tourist destination for aviation fans. The museum features an extensive collection of on-site aircrafts including drones, shuttles, trainers, fighter jets and more.
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