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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22.5 Miles
78% 444 votes
Movie Theaters 1003 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Instead of showing the latest releases, Academy Cinemas waits until movies are out on video to show them at their theaters. This allows them to keep the ticket prices cheap at $3.00 each at their small theater.
22.5 Miles
42% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 2751 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 16 auditoriums and IMAX, Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area.
22.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 16614 South Clark Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706 MoreLess Info
Simms Park hosts a variety of fitness classes such as a boot camp program, Zumba, and a cardio/aerobics class. The park also contains a baseball field and several basketball courts, both lighted, as well as two picnic areas.
22.6 Miles
85% 67 votes
Religious Buildings 537 W. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775 MoreLess Info
Father Junipero Serra founded the Mission San Gabriel Archangel church in 1771 to share his faith with the new world settlers. Still an active mission today, it celebrates the Catholic faith and the surrounding San Gabriel Mission Catholic Community.
22.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 324 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 MoreLess Info
A popular venue for special occasions such as weddings and anniversary celebrations, Grapevine Arbor features a floral garden and several meeting rooms for public use. Kitchen space and dining facilities are also available.
22.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 MoreLess Info
Maintained and operated by the San Gabriel Fine Arts Association, the Glass Room Gallery is a gallery of original works of art that is open to the public between Tuesday and Saturday of each week.
22.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 MoreLess Info
Providing a Spanish look and feel, Plaza Park is both quiet and serene. Other features of the park include the historic mission, a fountain and benches for sitting and relaxing.
22.7 Miles
Known as the Battleship of Presidents, the Battleship USS Iowa hosted three different US Presidents during its time as an active ship. The ship is now open for tours, and features a museum.
22.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
Historic Sites San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car Line is a 1.5-mile vintage trolley line connecting the World Cruise Center with attractions along the San Pedro waterfront. The Red Car Line was restored and replicated Pacific Electric Red Cars.
22.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 8751 Coffman, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
With lots of playground equipment, Rio Vista Park is good for families and group gatherings. Additional park amenities include a softball field, basketball courts and picnic equipment including grills, benches and tables.
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