- 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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Those seeking a very clean park will enjoy all that Henry Acuna Park has to offer. Visitors will find a newly built playground for children, along with plenty of open space to play sports or relax amidst beautiful scenery.
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1300 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
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The George Hensel Aquatic Center is a public pool center that is popular during the warmer months of the year. The center is commonly visited for swimming classes or public swimming sessions.
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4226 Valley Fair St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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The Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum is open 7 days a week and is free to the public. Visitors learn about the history of skateboarding through memorabilia and test their skills in the indoor skate park.
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Skatelab welcomes skateboarders and BMXers to an indoor facility full of ramps, rails, and other skating obstacles. In addition to a skate park, the facility has a free skating history museum with over 5,000 skateboards to see.
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Columbia Memorial Space Center is a hands-on educational experience for children of all ages with many exhibits. Some of their permanent exhibits include the robotics lab, astronaut's suit, shuttle simulator and gravity well.
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At Discovery Sports Complex, visitors can explore 11 acres of soccer and baseball fields. The park is open until 10 p.m., with the fields lighted at night, and can be reserved for private events.
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236 George Hensel Drive, Montebello, CA 90640
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Organizing sports programs for the youth in the community, Catherine Hensel Youth Center features a large gymnasium with basketball courts. The center also offers arts and music classes such as guitar and dance.
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Housed in the new Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Ice Skating Center features an indoor regulation sized rink along with four locker rooms. The rink is open daily to the general public for open sessions and serves as the site for many skating classes and events.
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1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA, Pasadena, CA 91108
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A multi-purpose cultural center, Huntington Library & Gardens offers activities for all ages to enjoy. Along with an impressive book and art collection, there is a botanical garden with a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs.