- 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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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                1805 W 9th Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                2577 S. Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265
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            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.