Cheap Vacations in Santa Monica

Where is Santa Monica?

Have you been squirreling away your wages for your next big adventure but not sure where to actually go? Santa Monica awaits!

It's a neighborhood in the well-loved city of Los Angeles. You'll find it located 12 miles west of the downtown area.

Ready to meet the locals? 3,792,600 people live in Los Angeles.

Cheap Things to do in Santa Monica

Hotels and airfares booked — check! Suitcase packed — check! Itinerary loaded with free activities in or near Santa Monica — you know it! Our list below will help make sure that your trip is as gentle as possible on your bank balance.

• Whether you're hoping to escape the drizzle or learn a few things, you'll just love the Hammer Museum, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, the Korean American Museum and the Travel Town. And remember — these establishments don't cost to get in!
• Culture and art only live on through open experiences and dialogues. The very heart of this ideal is the foundation of places like the Getty Villa, the 20th Century Fox Studio, the Fidelity Arts and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, which offer a variety of free events that are accessible to everyone.
• Add a bit of playtime to your stay at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. This boredom-fighting attraction is a fabulous way to have some fun outdoors.
• History isn't just found in old journals or books — it's almost everywhere we look. Stop by several of the region's most fascinating and free age-old landmarks, including the University of California Los Angeles, the Santa Monica College, the Loyola Marymount University and Los Angeles National Cemetery.

Cheap Santa Monica Vacation Package Deals

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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Monica

We know cheap's your thing, so why not get a rental car in Santa Monica? It's not only a top way to travel around, it'll save you money too.

Cheap Hotels in Santa Monica

You don't need to search hard to find a quality hotel in or around 43 hotels in Santa Monica. You'll discover 43 places to stay not too far from the heart of this neighborhood, and one of them has your name all over it!

If you're looking to make your dollar go far, look into the Santa Monica Motel (2102 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica 90405, CA) or the Hotel Carmel (201 Broadway, Santa Monica 90401, CA).

There are a couple of cozy accommodations not far from Santa Monica Pier, Downtown. You'd be crazy not to book at least one night! Take a look at the Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, 2 miles away, and The Ambrose, 2 miles away.