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.
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49.3 Miles
72% 109 votes
Parks 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Central Park in Santa Clara is a fully equipped hub of fun and entertainment. Amenities include an amphitheatre, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a 30,000 square foot community center.
49.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 22221 Mcclellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
McClellan Ranch Preserve is a community-managed public park area built on the historic site of an old horse ranch. Visitors will find numerous walking trails, a nature center, and creek-side picnic areas as well as a planned community garden.
49.5 Miles
80% 49 votes
Parks 18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA 95140 MoreLess Info
Joseph D. Grant County Park is located at the east of Santa Clara Valley.It offers mountain biking, hiking and birdwatching. The Park also offers camp sites.
49.5 Miles
63% 81 votes
Parks Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Cupertino Veterans Memorial, the 28 acre Cupertino Memorial Park has a gazebo, amphitheater and pond populated by ducks. The park can be used for softball and tennis and has a playground as well as picnic areas.
49.5 Miles
72% 50 votes
Recreation Centers 20803 Alves Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.
49.5 Miles
55% 31 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring 17 tennis courts, a fitness center, and 2 racquetball courts, the Cupertino Sports Center is a recreational facility that offers competitive sports leagues for people of all ages. The center also has a locker room and child watch facilities.
49.6 Miles
59% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, BlueLight Cinemas shows second-run movies as well as a number of independent films, short films and documentaries. The theater offers regular specials, special events and rentals for parties or private screenings.
49.7 Miles
73% 41 votes
Art Museum 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
49.7 Miles
47% 179 votes
Bowling 2780 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
AMF Moonlite Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley that host leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center also hosts parties and special events and has an arcade and snack bar.
49.8 Miles
73% 164 votes
Dog Park 888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
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