- The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Capitola, California, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Parks and Paddleboarding.
- From Capitola City Beach to New Brighton State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Capitola and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Cupertino and San Jose.
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38.8 Miles
82%
78 votes
10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
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Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
38.9 Miles
Spanning a total of 5-acres of land, the Civic Center Park is a recreational park that includes multiple play structures for children of all ages. The park also has a basketball court, a par-3 golf course, and picnic tables.
39.0 Miles
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge is close to the city, yet it provides an escape into nature. Over 80 species make their homes here, including ducks, loons, and geese.
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1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is 30,000 acres and is home to millions of migratory birds and endangered species. It has 30 miles of hiking trails, and fishing, boating and hunting are permitted in some areas.
39.1 Miles
Mayhews Landing Park is an enclosed park with a gate. It offers two separate climbing structures, swings along with several slides and also features a large grass area at the entrance of the park.
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Dumbarton Pier
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560
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Dumbarton Pier generally offers only fair fishing. The bottom is mud, the water is fairly shallow and salinity levels of the water can be higher than in more northern reaches of the bay.
39.2 Miles
Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
39.3 Miles
Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
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2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
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Edmonds Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
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The Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a forest preserve that features a dog park, hiking trails, and handicap accessible areas. The trails can be used for walking, running, and biking.