- 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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A rotating cast of master magicians and illusionists seen on TV wow audiences in Monda- night showcases
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Green Valley Circle & Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
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Covering 10 acres, Fox Hills Park offers up many opportunities for recreational activities. It features two large picnic areas with several barbecue grills, basketball and tennis courts and also has a half-mile jogging loop.
6.6 Miles
Designed in the form of an exciting scavenger hunt, Fantastic Race offers a unique self-guided sightseeing tour experience of LA. The participants compete against each other while exploring the great sights of Los Angeles.
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Featuring seating for 473 individuals, the Writer's Guild Theater is a cinema facility available for event rentals. The theater offers digital projection, 3-D film capabilities, and a fully equipped bar area for special events.
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ThinkSpace Art Gallery is a space that features a wide variety of artists and their works. The Culver City gallery has an ever-changing exhibit lineup making it a popular place to visit again and again.
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Specializing in Cold War history, Wende Museum contains a variety of artifacts, from radios to Russian sculptures. The museum offers guided tours of the exhibits where visitors can learn about the politics and events of the Cold War.
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Providing a haven of natural beauty amongst the urban landscape of Los Angeles is Beverly Hill's Coldwater Canyon Park. The park is frequented most by hikers, dog walkers and nature lovers.
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The Laemmle Music Hall is a converted stage theater that now houses three movie auditoriums. Situated in an older building that goes back to the early days of Hollywood, the theater offers independent and foreign films as well as documentaries.
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The world-famous Samuel Goldwyn Theater is host to the Academy Awards ceremony every year. A relatively small but historic venue, the theater also hosts occasional movie showings and other special events.
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Townee Tours provides walking tours to a number of LA attractions. Some of their most popular are their Waterfront Tour, San Pedro Backlot Tour, and Cabrillo Beach Tour.
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The Mint
6010 W. Pico Blvd. at Crescent Heights Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
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The Mint is a popular nightlife destination. The drinks and food are available at a reasonable price although a minimum $10 food bill is required per person. With easy parking and friendly staff, it is a good place to socialize while listening to live music.