- The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Salinas, California, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Toro Park to Fort Ord Public Lands, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salinas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Hollister.
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42.9 Miles
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504 votes
3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
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A retro styled drive-in movie venue, the West Wind Capitol 6 Drive-In shows Hollywood new releases with all digital projection. The theater hosts promotions like family fun nights, and features a snack bar.
43.5 Miles
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
43.9 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.
44.0 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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108 votes
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.
44.3 Miles
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.
44.3 Miles
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220 votes
15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070
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The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
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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.
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CineLux Plaza Theatre is a movie theater that also offers snacks and beverages. The theater features a weekly newsletter and also has auditoriums available for birthday parties, events, or meetings.
44.7 Miles
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.