- 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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While Burke Heritage Park does not provide traditional amenities, it does feature a gated garden and a large grass area. The park is located near the Alhambra Historical Society Museum.
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Take things outdoors at Furman Park. Enjoy the fresh air along the walking trail. Picnic tables, barbeque grills are available, or play a game of tennis for some exercise. Little ones will appreciate the playground.
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Norton Simon Museum has a big collection of European sculpure and paintings. Modern and Contemporary Art from both Europe and the United States.
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Recently renovated, Pasadena Museum of History is a great place to learn about local history. The museum has many rotating exhibits and conducts private tours of a mansion built in 1906. It also houses original furniture and other accessories dating back to 1912.
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Kids have fun learning at the Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena, California. The exhibits emphasize physics, chemistry and other natural sciences. Kidspace is also a popular field trip destination and is active in community science education outreach.
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Garmar Theater was designed by S. Charles Lee, who was a well known and very talented movie theater designer. After the theater opened in 1950, it became one of the most sophisticated theaters in the area.
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1950 Wilcox Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
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The George E. Elder Memorial Park is a recreational park that features basketball courts, a children's playground, and tennis courts. The park also has an indoor workout facility and parking lots.
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Situated in the wilderness among native shrubs and trees, Edison Trails Park provides a narrow trail for hiking and mountain biking through the hillside. The park has several picnic areas with barbecue pits.
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A major attraction for fans of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, The Gamble House is a Pasadena institution and important architectural museum. It offers public tours, lectures and workshops.
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Enjoy the combination of bar/restaurant and a movie theater when you visit Gold Class Theater in Pasadena. Lounge in a recliner while sipping your favorite cocktail and food dish while watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster.