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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24.6 Miles
85% 208 votes
Modern Art Museums 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Latin American Art is dedicated to promoting greater awareness and appreciation of modern and contemporary latin art. Their exhibits include paintings, lithographs, sculptures and more while hosting classes, special events, and demonstrations.
24.6 Miles
95% 20 votes
Beaches 33904 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 MoreLess Info
Not only do is the Nicholas Canyon Beach a suitable site for a wedding, but visitors can also go fishing, surfing, swimming, hiking or picnicking. Food trucks also come to the beach during the summer months.
24.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Rubio Vista Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 MoreLess Info
Known for its double waterfall, Rubio Canyon Trail takes visitors on a journey through a scenic canyon. The trail is 1.3 miles total and leads visitors past a stream to the waterfall.
24.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 3730 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731 MoreLess Info
San Pedro's Cabrillo Beach Pier is a 1200 foot pier that extends into San Pedro Harbor. It is a popular fishing spot for mackerel, cod, and halibut, and offers tranquil views of the water.
24.6 Miles
12% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 6440 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight screens, Naz 8 Cinemas shows both standard Hollywood movies as well as movies from India. The theater offers concessions that include traditional items like popcorn and soda and also items like chai tea and bhelpuri.
24.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 6196 Candlewood Street, Lakewood, CA 90713 MoreLess Info
The Lakewood Community Garden is a 3-acre garden that offers garden plot rentals to residents of the local community. The garden is popular among those who share a love for growing and maintaining flowers and other plants.
24.6 Miles
48% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 13917 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, Norwalk 8 displays second-run movies in eight auditoriums. The theater provides a game room, digital 3D movies, accessibility devices and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
24.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3298 S Sandoval Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 MoreLess Info
Popular with walkers, Obregon Park features a trail with sitting benches for resting. There is also lots of open space for kids to run and play, along with drinking fountains for added convenience.
24.6 Miles
36% 11 votes
Swimming Pool 9155 E Mission Drive, Rosemead, CA 91770 MoreLess Info
Open in the summer for public swim, Rosemead Aquatic Center Pool offers day passes to those visiting the area. The pool features picnic accommodations, water slides, interactive water play and an indoor locker room and shower facility.
24.7 Miles
96% 28 votes
Natural History Museums 24151 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 MoreLess Info
The William S. Hart Park & Museum is a historic museum that is the former retirement home of William S. Hart Park. The museum includes a '1910 Ranch House' that holds a collection of saddles and Hollywood mementos.
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