- 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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Home to several beach towns, Los Angeles County is popular amongst tourists. It further includes the cities of Hollywood and Beverly Hills with attractions such as the Ford Theater, Universal Studios and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are here.
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6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
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Pio Pico State Historical Park is the site of El Ranchito, a 19th cantury structure made out of sun-dried mud blocks known as adobe. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors while learning more about California history.
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556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Rancho Madera Community Park is a park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, including a full size amphitheater. Attractions include a basketball court, baseball diamond, playground, tennis court, soccer field, hiking trail, and three picnic pavilions.
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Not only can Keystone Lanes guests play a traditional game of bowling, but they can also put on glow-in-the-dark necklaces on their Cosmic Bowling nights. The business also hosts karaoke and comedy night events.
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Vista Verde Park's amenities include a playground area for children and a basketball court, with triple rims and chain nets. The park also has several trees that provided a shady resting location.
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Two ponds which are connected by a recirculating stream is at the heart of Conejo Creek North Park. The site is also home to the local Teen Center, Main Library branch, and Senior Center.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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A historic but deserted mountain resort is the end goal of Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail. The trail itself steadily climbs up the east slope of Los Flores Canyon until reaching the resort ruins that features many historic plaques and wide sweeping views of the area.
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E Loma Alta Dr At Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
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At 5 miles round trip, Echo Mountain Via The Ridgeline Trail offers visitors a historic trail with ruins of a resort and railroads to explore. The trail is lined with native vegetation including the California poppy.
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Originally opened in 1893, the Mt Lowe Railway Trail is a hiking trail that offers access to Echo Mountain as well as the Alpine Tavern. The trail inclines up Rubio Canyon to an Echo mountain house.