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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26.8 Miles
92% 231 votes
Gardens 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
A popular venue for weddings, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is 1.3 acres and is designed in a Japanese motif, down to the koi pond and tea house. There are also animals including cranes and ducks.
26.8 Miles
78% 41 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 MoreLess Info
The Division 1 men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams of California State University Long Beach are housed within The Walter Pyramid. The venue is 18 stories tall in the shape of a traditional pyramid which encompasses five volleyball courts and three full basketball courts.
26.8 Miles
Music Venue 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, including symphony orchestra concerts and Broadway shows. The location's facilities may also be rented for weddings, meeting, and banquets.
26.8 Miles
93% 166 votes
Parks 18600 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Heritage Park will be able to play on a night-lighted softball diamond and two basketball courts. The location also features reservable picnic areas, barbeques, and playground equipment.
26.8 Miles
Live horse racing is frequently held during the active season at the Santa Anita Race Park which offers free entry. There are also 11 on-site eateries including bars and a guided Seabiscuit tour.
26.8 Miles
53% 85 votes
Movie Theaters 12761 Towne Ctr Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
Edwards Cerritos 10 Cinemas is a 10 screen theatre that shows new Hollywood releases as well as occasional international films. The theatre has stadium seating, reclining seats, and a full-service concession stand.
26.9 Miles
88% 8 votes
Flea Markets 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 MoreLess Info
626 Night Market is the largest Asian night market in the Los Angeles area. Over 200 vendors are featured at the market, and there are special entertainment events held throughout the week.
26.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12127 Elliott Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732 MoreLess Info
With 10 acres to explore, Mountain View Park offers visitors a large playground area, complete with swings, multiple play structures, and monkey bars. The park is located next to a community center that hosts public activities.
27.0 Miles
64% 11 votes
Dog Park 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 MoreLess Info
An off-leash dog park with a separate small dog area, Canine Country Off Leash Dog Park offers open areas for dogs to play and socialize. Water is available, as are supplies for clean-up.
27.0 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602 MoreLess Info
William Penn Park is a large park populated by open fields and small ponds. Visitors may enjoy utilizing one of the picnic areas or skipping pennies on one of the ponds as it the local custom.
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