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Free Things to Do in San Marino

A genteel San Gabriel Valley city — leafy streets, Lacy Park and the famous Huntington gardens next door.

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About San Marino

San Marino is a quiet, affluent San Gabriel Valley city of grand homes and manicured streets. Lacy Park anchors the community with lawns and walking paths, and the world-famous Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens sit on its edge.

It's a calm, green city best enjoyed on a leisurely walk, with free-admission days offered periodically at the Huntington.

Lacy ParkThe HuntingtonLeafy streetsBotanical gardensHistoric homesSan Gabriel Valley

What's here

Public Art34Playgrounds9Parks8Landmarks8Gardens7Libraries1Viewpoints1Cemeteries1Observatories1

Free places in San Marino

Frequently asked: free things to do in San Marino

What are the best free things to do in San Marino?

Stroll Lacy Park, walk the leafy historic streets, and catch a free-admission day at the Huntington's gardens and galleries.

Is Lacy Park free?

Lacy Park is free for San Marino residents and charges a small fee for non-residents on weekends; weekdays are free to all.

Is the Huntington ever free?

The Huntington offers free-admission days on select dates each month with advance reservations; otherwise it's ticketed.

Are there free events in San Marino?

Yes. Free community events happen at Lacy Park and the community center. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

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