- The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Gilroy, California, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
- From Christmas Hill Park to Las Animas Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gilroy and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morgan Hill, Hollister, Capitola and Aptos.
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80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking tour at Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens. Complete with hundreds of different trees, flowers and plants, this facility is where the editors and staff of the magazine test out of all their revolutionary gardening ideas.
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Allied Arts Guild is an event space and botanical gardens, with beautiful architecture and many art shops as well. The venue is a popular wedding destination and there are docent-led garden tours almost daily.
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The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
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Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
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Offering recreation for both humans and dogs, Willow Oaks Park features an open play field, tennis court and playground. An off-leash dog park offers dogs and their owners an opportunity for socialization and exercise.
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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.
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37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
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Mirabeau Park is a 5.9-acre park that is best known for being the home of two play structures for toddlers and older children. The playgrounds both have a slide and a swing set.
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The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
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Highlighted by a natural wooded area and picturesque lake, Sharon Park offers visitors a place to play and relax. The nearly 10-acre facility features a picnic area, playground, walking path and shaded seating areas.