# Free things to do with kids in Santa Monica

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Santa Monica that are free to get into. 8 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Tongva Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tongva-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Winding paths, a splash pad and quirky play structures, a short walk from the pier. Has: free to enter.
2. [Virginia Avenue Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/virginia-avenue-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Playgrounds plus a splash pad for the hot days, and the farmers market sets up right here too. Has: free to enter.
3. [Annenberg Community Beach House](https://ourplayday.com/places/annenberg-community-beach-house-santa-monica) (beach, Santa Monica). A public beach club with a splash pad and a playground steps from the sand. Has: free to enter.
4. [Marine Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marine-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Big shade trees and a kid-sized copy of the famous pier sign, which ends up in every photo. Has: free to enter.
5. [Douglas Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/douglas-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A rebuilt inclusive playground, duck ponds to wander past, and lawn bowling to watch. Has: free to enter.
6. [South Beach Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-beach-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A universally accessible playground a few steps from the sand, with grass for spreading out when the beach gets to be too much. Has: free to enter.
7. [Beach Park 1 (Dorothy Green Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/beach-park-1-dorothy-green-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). A playground right on the beach bike path, with grass for a picnic. Ride in, play, ride on. Has: free to enter.
8. [Pacific Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pacific-park-santa-monica) (park, Santa Monica). Rides on the pier and a solar-powered Ferris wheel. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Santa Monica

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-high-chairs) (7)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-kids-menu) (4)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/wheelchair-accessible) (13)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-restrooms) (6)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-shade) (3)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-water-play) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/free-to-visit. All of Santa Monica: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica