- The list below includes 139 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, California, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Scenic Drives and Bars.
- From Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach to Carmel Beach City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Big Sur.
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49.0 Miles
83%
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16 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA
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At the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, visitors can go hiking, surfing, swimming, boating, geocaching and fishing. The location also contains picnic areas, interpretive exhibits, and restrooms for visitors to use.
49.0 Miles
Situated on four acres, Wildwood Park features wooded areas along with a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and picnic areas with grills. The park also has a children's playground, a water play area and restroom facilities.
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1499 Abbott Ave, at Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95009
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Jack Fischer Park contains a variety of children's play equipment, including an interactive water feature, a 'bee hive' hill with walking path and large open play fields. The park also offers a small number of picnic tables.
49.2 Miles
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
49.3 Miles
Skyline to the Sea Trail is a hiking trail that allows hikers to follow its path from the mountain tops to the ocean shores. Hikers will experience views of waterfalls, redwood groves and other various flora throughout.
49.3 Miles
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1250 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95009
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The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is a sizable dog-park that has areas for dogs both large and small. The park features regularly maintained artificial-turf and a number of hydration areas for the dogs.
49.4 Miles
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a hiking trail that also offers equipment on the sides of the trail for exercising. The trail goes around the Vasona Lake and runs along a nearby creek.
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An equestrian facility, TGIF Farms offers lessons in various styles of riding, as well as horse training in jumpers, hunters, and equitation. The farm also boards horses and offers a variety of horse-related services.