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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22.1 Miles
86% 266 votes
Movie Theaters 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Laemmle Playhouse 7 is a local movie theater that specializes in showing mostly independent and foreign films that are not commonly available. Amenities at the theater include a concessions menu, matinee specials, and stadium seating in all seven auditoriums.
22.1 Miles
59% 22 votes
Dog Park 705-711 N Front Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Knoll Hill Dog Park offers 2 separate parts, one for large dogs and the other for small dogs. The park provides poop bags and covered trashcans. Dogs may play off leash.
22.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Batting Cages 12434 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2012, Triple Play Batting Cages is a softball and baseball training facility for both individuals and teams. Group instruction is featured, along with personal training from on-site hitting coaches.
22.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 2601 Dollar Street, Lakewood, CA 90712 MoreLess Info
Biscailuz Park is a community park that is best identified for its gated playground and shady trees. The playground features a slide and a rock climbing wall and the park also has a baseball field.
22.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1805 W 9th Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Located in a regional park, Deane Dana Nature Center offers visitors displays filled with birds, snakes, and insects. There are several nature trails that start at the center leading out into the park.
22.2 Miles
75% 56 votes
Bowling 1400 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801 MoreLess Info
Golden Mile Bowling offers guests the chance to play a game of bowling or billiards. The location also contains several flat screen televisions for those who wish to watch a sporting event.
22.2 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1805 W 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732 MoreLess Info
Friendship Park is known for the views it gives visitors of the city of San Pedro. The recreation area provides playing grounds for sports such as soccer and basketball, and there are several uphill hiking trails.
22.2 Miles
41% 117 votes
Dance Clubs 9559 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Hully Gully is an 80s-themed dance club and bar that features regular parties and special events. Parties usually feature famous 80s disc jockeys spinning hits from that decade. The club has a casual dress code.
22.3 Miles
82% 136 votes
Race Tracks 3000 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Located at the track in downtown Long Beach, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is one of the most prominent racing events in the area. It is normally held in April and features seven races, family entertainment, and a concert series.
22.3 Miles
91% 22 votes
Hiking Trails 2577 S. Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Charmlee Wilderness Park is a nature preserve covering 532 acres across the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The park offers visitors numerous hiking and biking trails, a nature center, and picnic tables and public restrooms as well.
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