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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19.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 5543 Leeds Street, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
The Imperial Equestrian Center is a horse boarding facility that also offers horse riding lessons, 7 round pens, a riding arena, and 4 bathing stalls. The center also has a horse day camp for children.
19.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding Imperial Equestrian Center, 5543 Leeds Street, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Offering horse riding lessons, The Circle B Riding Academy walks visitors through the basics of horseback riding and horse care. Visitors can learn the Western or English riding styles with an experienced instructor.
19.3 Miles
100% 10 votes
Dog Park 7001 Smith Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063 MoreLess Info
Formerly a movie ranch and an amusement park, Corriganville Park sits on 190 acres and provides trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It has picnic tables, restroom facilities, benches, drinking fountains and remnants of old buildings.
19.3 Miles
40% 10 votes
Parks 5400 Monroe Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Offering multiple athletic fields, Hollydale Park allows for an array of competitive sports including tennis, baseball, soccer and softball. The facility also offers a playground, picnic space and equestrian center.
19.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Dog Park 5400 Monroe Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
South Gate Dog Park is a large dog park with separate gated areas for small dogs and large dogs. The park provides water fountains for people as well as dogs and also offers benches and bags for clean-up.
19.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 8630 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Edwards Ontario Theatres is a family oriented, multi-screen theatre that shows first run movies. They have 20 theater rooms showing screens in IMAX and Digital 3D and also offer a concessions stand.
19.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 238 Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Specializing in California art, Michael Hollis Fine Art features paintings depicting the natural beauty of California landscapes. Some of the artists features in this gallery are Anthony Ackrill, George Carlson, Jesse Powell, and other artists.
19.4 Miles
92% 26 votes
Soccer Field 2200 Fern Ln, Glendale, CA 91208 MoreLess Info
The Glendale Sports Complex features lighted baseball, soccer, and softball fields, tennis courts, and other sports fields. The complex also has playgrounds with a variety of climbing structures, swings, and other equipment.
19.4 Miles
23% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 8630 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
Featuring RealD 3D technology, Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 shows the latest films in auditoriums with stadium seating. The theater has ticket kiosks with touch screens for visitors wanting to skip the line at the ticket stand.
19.5 Miles
95% 214 votes
Walking Trails 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA MoreLess Info
Celebrating the Palos Verdes Peninsula's unique history, The Point Vicente Interpretive Center features 10,000 sq. ft. of displays and information on the area. The center also focuses on the life of the Pacific Gray Whale and is a great whale watching location.
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