Monrovia CA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AHuntington Library

  • 1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA
  • 6264052100
5.0
171+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: San Marino, California (6.5 miles from Monrovia)
  • pros: free tickets (on-line on the first thursday of the month), free parking, beautiful scenery more on Yelp
  • Ever since I was a weeee lass (wait, can a 3 year old be a lass, hmm), the Fam and I have been coming to this beautiful little museum of wonderment. It's ... more on Yelp

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Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA

BAngeles National Forest

  • 701 N Santa Anita Ave
    Arcadia,CA,91006
  • 6265741613
4.5
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This park is a great place to go when you want to hide away from people and just drive with music turned up loud around crazy, winding roads. Lots of ... more on Yelp
  • I guess I really am a SoCal girl. See, I've only seen snow twice-once visiting family in Israel and once when I actually saw it fall while living in London. ... more on Yelp

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Angeles National Forest
701 N Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia,CA,91006

CAngeles National Forest

  • 701 N. Santa Anita Ave.
    Arcadia, CA 91006
  • +1 626 574 1613
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Arcadia, California (2.2 miles from Monrovia)
  • Overview The Angeles National Forest (ANF) was established by executive order on December 20, 1892 as the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve. It covers over 2,600 km² (650,000 acres) and is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, just north of the metropolitan area of Los Angeles, Califor... more on En.wikipedia.org

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Angeles National Forest
701 N. Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006

DWistaria Festival


  • Sierra Madre,CA,91024
  • 6263555111
4.5
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Another of California's great local festivals. Nestled at the foot of Mount Wilson, a seemingly sleepy lil town lines its main street and fills the local ... more on Yelp
  • It is a nice tourist attraction. It's supposed to be the...[longest? oldest? one of the only?] Wistaria vines. It's kind of cool because you walk into ... more on Yelp

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Wistaria Festival

Sierra Madre,CA,91024

EAngeles National Forest

  • 701 North Santa Anita Ave.
    Arcadia, CA 91006, U.S.A.
  • +1 626 574 1613
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Location: Arcadia, California (1.8 miles from Monrovia)
  • Overview Hiking, camping, picnicking, cross-country and downhill skiing, wilderness backpacking, fishing and scenic drives attract visitors to the great expanse of the Angeles National Forest. The forest's San Gabriel and Sheep Mountain Wilderness offer good fishing and rugged terrain with elevations rang... more on LLBean.com

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Angeles National Forest
701 North Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006, U.S.A.

FChantry Flat Recreation Area

  • Santa Anita Canyon Rd
    Sierra Madre,CA,91025
4.5
18+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Went to Chantry recently with a friend. Like everyone said, this is probably one of the nicer hikes around the Pasadena area. Make sure you get an adventure ... more on Yelp
  • This place is a memory flood for me. Since I was a child Chantry was always a part of my life. From hiking to partying. The trail to First Water is probably ... more on Yelp

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Chantry Flat Recreation Area
Santa Anita Canyon Rd
Sierra Madre,CA,91025

GPasadena City Hall

  • 100 North Garfield Avenue
    Pasadena, CA 91109
  • +1 626 744 4000
  • Overview City Hall is a must on any architectural tour of Pasadena, and always a pleasant spot for sitting and resting.The red-roofed landmark was built in the Spanish style in 1927. Children will love the ornate fountain, and cool serenity of the courtyard. Parents may have a vague sense of deja vu while... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overview Pasadena City Hall is an exquisite 1927 landmark, exhibiting Italian Renaissance and Spanish influences with its red-tile roof, ... more on Weather.com

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Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91109

HMission San Gabriel Archangel

Mission San Gabriel Archangel
  • 428 S. Mission Dr.
    San Gabriel,CA,91776
  • +1 626 457 3048
  • Overview The San Gabriel Mission Arcángel was established on September 8, 1771. The mission is rich in the history and traditions of early California. San Gabriel Mission Arcángel was the fourth of 21 California missions founded. In the early mission era, it grew into a mission called the "Pride of t... more on Sangabrielmission.org
  • Overview Mission founded in 1771 by Father Junipero Serra, originally from Cordova, Spain, who wanted to share his religious faith ... more on TripAdvisor

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Mission San Gabriel Archangel
428 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel,CA,91776

IDrinker's Hall of Fame

  • 151 E Huntington Dr
    Arcadia, CA 91006-3212
  • 6264473947
4.0
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Unfortunatelly this place has walls because if you could see it from the street you would'nt go in there. Serious this is a locals only bar, you will feel and look out of place if you enter. Yes, its in a nice part of town but dont let that fool you. There ... more on CitySearch
  • just went from Claim Jumper to the Drinkers Hall of Fame thats like going from the OC to the deep deep south. the strange thing about this place is ... more on Yelp

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Drinker's Hall of Fame
151 E Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91006-3212

JEsotouric Bus Adventures

  • 370 W. Avenue 26
    East LA, CA
  • 3232232767
3.0
5+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Completely opposite than Rosalin, but anyway. more on Yelp
  • If you're into quirky, off-beat history, you need to check out Esotouric. They offer both bus and walking tours with themes of crime, literature, architecture, ... more on Yelp

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Esotouric Bus Adventures
370 W. Avenue 26
East LA, CA