Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Clara, CA

  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
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8.7 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
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.
8.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
8.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
8.7 Miles
88% 32 votes
Parks Belgatos Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
With 17 acres of nature to explore, Belgatos Park offers a playground and trails for their visitors. There is a creek that runs near the trail, and there are often wild berries growing nearby.
8.7 Miles
90% 10 votes
Parks Bachman Ave at Belmont Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bachman Park is a neighborhood public park that features a large, modern playground area, plenty of shade trees, picnic tables and grills. The park also has basketball courts and multiple paved and dirt trails.
8.8 Miles
98% 58 votes
History Museums 51 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Housed in a facility that was established in 2001, the Los Altos History Museum focuses on the history of local individuals and local agriculture. Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities are featured at the museum which is located in one of the few remaining apricot orchards in the area.
8.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Whistle Stop Playground is a park where the entire playground is a train and train station theme. The park offers monkey bars and slides as well as benches for parents and guardians to watch their children.
8.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Featuring a large grass field, Hillview Park offers visitors recreational activities like soccer, flag football, kite flying, picnicking, and more. There are several park benches with shade from trees to sit at.
8.9 Miles
74% 113 votes
Parks 3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Traditional features of an urban park like fishing and picnic areas are combined in the Ed Levin County Park with a complex wilderness trail system. Situated along 1,541 acres of land, the park even has an adjoining 18-hole golf course.
9.0 Miles
56% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The San Andreas Fault Trail is a nature trail that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, running, wildlife viewing, and walking. The trail runs alongside a number of creeks.
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