South Gate · Los Angeles County, CA
Cheap things to do in South Gate
Scout analyzed 31 South Gate places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
31
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Buena Mesa South Gate
Food & Drink
El Pescador
Casual chain with a seafood-focused menu of classic Mexican food, plus beer & cocktails.
Food & Drink
Let's Sea
Food & Drink
Maclovia
Outdoors
Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge
Geared toward very young kids, this park has mini-golf, a small soccer field & other play areas.
Food & Drink
Tierra Mia Coffee
Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries.
Food & Drink
TGI Fridays
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
Food & Drink
Kazan BBQ
Food & Drink
Sonsonate Grill
Food & Drink
LOS ANDES PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
Nightlife
Bricks Restaurant & Sports Bar
Food & Drink
Ostioneria El Compa
Food & Drink
85°C Bakery Cafe-South Gate
Bakery/cafe chain with roots in Taiwan, offering coffee & tea plus international desserts & breads.
Food & Drink
Tony's Restaurant & Mariscos
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Arts & Culture
Farallon Event Center
Food & Drink
Tacos El Negro Southgate
Easygoing eatery dishing up generous tacos & soft drinks in an unpretentious dining room.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
El Sereno
Ascot Hills Park
Urban retreat featuring rolling hills, views of downtown, hiking trails & a small amphitheater.
Outdoors
Lynwood Park
The city's main community area for sports & recreation, with tennis, soccer, baseball & playgrounds.
Food & Drink
Pancake Corner
Outdoors
Lugo Park
Historic Core
Pattern Bar
Drinks named for designers & vintage sewing machines as decor give this lounge a fashionable vibe.
Brentwood
San Vicente Mountain Park
Scenic former missile launch site with a radar tower plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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