Free & Cheap Things to Do in Salinas, CA

  • 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.
  • 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.
Showing 301-310 of 351
46.7 Miles
89% 1249 votes
Children's Museums 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 MoreLess Info
San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum is intended to introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the fascinating world around them. The exhibits are meant to be touched, explored, climbed on and otherwise manipulated.
46.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 12415 Scully Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Located on 10.3 acres of land, Kevin Moran Park is a public park that offers its guests a variety of amenities. These include a picnic area, tennis court, and bocce ball courts, all of which are available for hourly rental.
46.8 Miles
59% 229 votes
Sports Bars 420 S. First St., San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
For a night of billiards, South First Billiards offers an upscale and hip ambiance. Prices are more expensive than other pool places, but you pay for the atmosphere.
46.8 Miles
88% 102 votes
Farms & Ranches 22600 Mount Eden Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
Offering true California ranch hospitality, Garrod Farms Riding Stables offer fun outdoor adventures. The stables allow visitors to take horseback riding tours and lessons while also offering tastings at the local winery.
46.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 12239-12249 Goleta Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential area, Azule Park is a neighborhood park featuring tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and playground equipment. The park also has three separate picnic sections with barbecue grills available for use within its four acre area.
47.0 Miles
67% 2149 votes
Science Museums 201 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose, California is home to The Tech Museum of Innovation, a unique science museum that emphasizes engineering and mechanics. The museum offers many programs for children, but it not exclusively a children's museum. It is free and open to the public.
47.1 Miles
71% 610 votes
Art Museum 110 South Market St, San Jose, CA 91553 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to modern art, the San Jose Museum of Art sits in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. The spacious, light-filled building features paintings, prints, bronzes, mixed media installations and other modern and postmodern objects d'art.
47.1 Miles
79% 441 votes
Movie Theaters 201 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
47.2 Miles
97% 166 votes
Religious Buildings 80 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
A taste of Europe in America, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a beautiful gothic cathedral. Visitors can take in a mass or sit quietly and observe this religious space.
47.2 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.
Showing 301-310 of 351
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Salinas AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!