Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA
Free things to do in Santa Monica
Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
64
Matches
21
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Tongva Park
Public park boasting modern architectural features plus play equipment, a splash pad & benches.
Ocean Park
Hotchkiss Park
This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.
Food & Drink
The Albright
Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.
Ocean Park
Crescent Bay Park
Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.
Wilshire Montana
Christine Emerson Reed Park
Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.
Ocean Park
Barnard Way Linear Park
Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.
Pico
Virginia Avenue Park
9.5-acre park featuring a community center, seasonal splash pad, 2 playgrounds & basketball courts.
North of Montana
Annenberg Community Beach House
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
Sunset Park
Clover Park
This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
Ocean Park
Dorothy Green Park
This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.
Family
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic Ferris wheel.
Downtown
Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica
Northeast
Douglas Park
Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.
North of Montana
Palisades Park
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Ocean Park
Ocean View Park
Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
Sunset Park
Marine Park
A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.
Downtown
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
499-seat theater at the Santa Monica College featuring drama, music, dance & family shows.
Pico
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent.
Sunset Park
Museum of Flying
Museum exploring Southern California's aviation history through historic aircraft & artifacts.
Downtown
Museum of Illusions
Brentwood
MountainGate Country Club
Outdoors
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