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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19.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 7221 Cortland Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Equestrian Visions Xtreme teaches the foundational skills for visitors to be successful at horseback riding. If visitors don't have their own horse, the company will lease a horse for lessons.
19.7 Miles
88% 78 votes
Lighthouses 31550 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA MoreLess Info
Point Vicente Lighthouse is a jewel of Rancho Palos Verde. The lighthouse is a popular piece of the towns scenery favored by tourists, locals and painters and is still in operation today.
19.7 Miles
83% 29 votes
Parks Arroyo Dr & Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91102 MoreLess Info
Offering lighted tennis courts, Arroyo Seco Park is open 7 days a week. The park features a playground and spacious picnic area with barbecue pits and a seating area making it ideal for group gatherings.
19.7 Miles
100% 14 votes
Parks 3529 Clifton Pl, Glendale, CA 91208 MoreLess Info
Situated on 14.5 acres, Montrose Community Park features two baseball fields along with basketball and tennis courts. The park also offers a children's playground and grassy areas with trees and picnic tables.
19.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Atlantic & El Portal, Monterey Park, CA 91754 MoreLess Info
Popular for its large cascading waterfall, Heritage Park AKA Cascades Park is a small community park that provides relaxing experiences for those who visit. Common activities at the park include taking romantic walks at night and relaxing near the waterfall.
19.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 14400 Gundry Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
With several sports fields to choose from, Spane Park offers the community a playground, walking path, picnic area, and playground. The park also has a pond with ducks and fishing opportunities.
19.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 7220 Century Blvd, Paramount, CA 90280 MoreLess Info
A mission-driven not for profit organization, Shoestring City Ranch aims to provide urban children with opportunities to have rural experiences, either for free or for very low prices. The ranch features rescued animals and trained staff.
19.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 31300 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
A ten and a half acre site, Point Vicente Fishing Access, also known as Pelican Cove, features shoreline access via a trail from the parking lot. There is also a public restroom building available.
19.8 Miles
71% 14 votes
Baseball Fields 660 Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
Established in 1997, All-Star Baseball School is a friendly school designed to help baseball players improve their game. The school will work with new little league youngsters to high school students wanting to make varsity.
19.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
Skate Parks Arroyo Park, 660 Stoney Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030 MoreLess Info
The South Pasadena Skatepark is a recreational skate park that features grinding rails, a half pipe, multiple ramps, and flat ground. The park requires participants to wear a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads.
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