Free Places to go in Southern California

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Southern California has many free and low cost places to visit. Everyone is on a tight budget these days and the cost of taking a family to a major Southern California attraction can be in the hundreds of dollars. Here is a great list of Southern California destinations that will cost you the price of filling up your gas tank. Most of these places are free admission or very low cost. Bring along a picnic lunch to save even more. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to have fun day in Southern California. The most memorable part of your trip will be how much fun you had for free. Use the next button to scroll through Southern California free destinations.
Point Dume Nature Preserve

Point Dume Nature Preserve is a wonderful place to visit just about any time of the year.The Point is one of Southern California’s most scenic spots and a treasure that everyone should be able to see. The drive is about 18 miles north of Santa Monica and takes you along the Malibu coast past the ocean front homes and sevral public beaches. Point Dume Nature Preserve has 32 acres and several hiking trails. Take the main tail to the summit or hike down the steps to the secluded beach (Pirates Cove) below. Pleasr stay on the trail this is a protected nature preserve. Keep a close watch on children there are steep drop offs to the ocean below. There is a viewing platform along the boardwalk trail just below the summit where you can sit and enjoy the million dollar view.


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Directions: From Santa Monica follow Pacific Coast Highway 18-miles west to Westward Beach Road. Turn toward the ocean, go past the gate (pay parking fee) to the very end of the road. A trail leads you to the Point Dume Preserve. A smaller free parking area is on top of the bluff along Cliffside Drive. There are only about 15 parking spots so it's a matter of luck if you get one unless you go early in the day. All the surrounding streets are no parking and they do give out tickets.

Point Dume Preserve Address: Pacific Coast Highway to S. end of Westward Beach Road, Malibu

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