Free & Cheap Things to Do in Monterey, CA

  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Piers & Boardwalks, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Waterfront to Monterey Bay, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Seaside.
  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Piers & Boardwalks, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Waterfront to Monterey Bay, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Seaside.
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48.3 Miles
65% 232 votes
Paintball 2542 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111 MoreLess Info
Featuring 5 playing fields, Santa Clara Paintball offers visitors paintball courses with inflatable obstacles, box mazes, and urban barriers. The paintball center hosts a splatmaster event where kids can aim their paintball guns at physical targets.
48.3 Miles
89% 133 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 22898 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739 acre preserve that offers over 9 miles of scenic trails. Cyclists, hikers and equestrians enjoy the picturesque views, open meadows and oak covered ridges.
48.7 Miles
76% 46 votes
Parks 910 I Street, San Jose, CA 95112 MoreLess Info
Plaza de Cesar Chavez commemorates this leader with a fountain and park. The Christmas show there is spectacular.
48.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Hiking Trails Woodhills Trl, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Hunter's Point is an observation area that can be reached via a short hike within the Fremont Older Preservation nature area. The point offers benches for resting and relaxing, as well as views of the surrounding Santa Clara Valley.
49.2 Miles
81% 27 votes
Farms & Ranches 13100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95015 MoreLess Info
Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve features a brick winery building and farm complex. The open space lands offers a respite from everyday life and an opportunity to experience and learn about the diverse natural environment in the Bay Area.
49.4 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.
49.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Hiking Trails Stevens Creek County Park, 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Tony Look Trail is a short hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is reputed as being narrow at points as it winds though forested areas. Tony Look may interest those in search of scenic forest views.
49.7 Miles
73% 22 votes
History Museums 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 MoreLess Info
History Museum of San Jose is located on Senter Road in San Jose, California. The entrance to the museum is free and it allows you to see different history exponents from Native American agricultural tools to modern history.
49.7 Miles
63% 5283 votes
Historic Homes 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 MoreLess Info
An architectural marvel, the Winchester Mystery House is located in San Jose, California. This palatial mansion has 160 rooms and is open for guided tours every day. It takes several hours to fully explore the property.
49.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 1000 S Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Cupertino's Jollyman Park is a neighborhood park that features two separate playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older kids. The park also has picnic areas and open green space.
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