Carson · Los Angeles County, CA
Cheap things to do in Carson
Scout analyzed 38 Carson places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
38
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Alondra Park
Large, wooded park with a lake & an island where a native-plant garden attracts birds & butterflies.
Outdoors
Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
Tree-filled, 8-acre venue with tennis courts, a Frisbee-golf course, a playground & an amphitheater.
Outdoors
Victoria Community Regional Park
Landscaped 36-acre park featuring a gym, a heated pool, cricket fields & an 18-hole golf course.
Food & Drink
Back Home In Lahaina
Hosting live music on weekends, this Hawaiian eatery serves dishes such as fried chicken & BBQ pork.
Food & Drink
CLOUD NAAN URBAN DESI BBQ
Outdoors
Veterans Park
Outdoors
Stevenson Park
Recreation area with lighted tennis courts & baseball fields, plus playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
Outdoors
Dolphin Park
Local park featuring sports facilities, a wading pool, a playground & an after-school program.
Outdoors
Hemingway Park
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Outdoors
Foisia Park
Public green space featuring playground equipment, a ball field & basketball courts.
Food & Drink
Rosario's | Italian Restaurant
Unpretentious strip-mall eatery serving pizza & other casual Italian options.
Food & Drink
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
Food & Drink
R & R Soulfood
Informal spot for BBQ & Southern-style classics like oxtail, mac 'n' cheese, black-eyed peas & more.
Food & Drink
Rockin' Cajun
Casual restaurant with booth seats serving grilled fish & steamed shellfish, plus steak & pasta.
Food & Drink
The Crab Shack at Carson
Shopping
Hiccups
Food & Drink
El Pescador Bar & Grill
Casual chain with a seafood-focused menu of classic Mexican food, plus beer & cocktails.
Pacific Palisades
Los Leones Canyon
Starting point with parking for a canyon hiking trail across chaparral grassland for Pacific views.
Food & Drink
Tony Roma's
Long-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks.
Food & Drink
Dog Haus
Huge, laid-back spot serving premium, handcrafted hot dogs & burgers, plus craft beer.
Food & Drink
Chinollo
Colorful, casual cafe serving health-conscious salads, burgers, bowls & burritos, plus boba tea.
Outdoors
Calas Park
Facilities for baseball, tennis & calisthenics plus a playground, wading pool & picnic area.
Outdoors
Carson Park
City-run, 11-acre park with lighted ball fields, a playground, basketball courts & a swimming pool.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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