- 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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33.2 Miles
Franklin Park is a city park featuring two playgrounds, one for younger children and one for older children. The park also offers a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
33.3 Miles
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123 votes
Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
33.3 Miles
Neighborhood-based Pacific Heights Park is relatively small when compared to the other city parks, but it still maintains several recreational options. Visitors can access children's playground equipment, a half mile walking path, a half basketball court, and a ball field.
33.5 Miles
93%
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Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA
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The Sunset State Beach is open throughout the year for many activities like swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to large sand dunes, the beach has on-site parking, restrooms, showers, and drinking water.
33.5 Miles
Situated on a hill, Sellick Park provides visitors with a walking path for jogging and a general purpose grass field. The playground has features like a cement cave; a rock, paper, scissors game; and multilevel climbing structures.
33.5 Miles
For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.
33.6 Miles
Washington Park features an upper and lower part. The upper portion of the park includes play areas with tanbark, sandbox, swings, slides and picnic areas. The lower portion has lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and a dog park.
33.6 Miles
An historic landmark, Sanchez Adobe has served many purposes. The building was once a cattle ranch but would later become a hotel, and subsequently the personal residence of a town mayor. Tours are offered and special events often hosted here.
33.6 Miles
Established in 1972, the Oddstad Park is a community park that is most widely known for hosting musical performances. The park also includes a basketball court, benches, and a playground with a swing set.
33.7 Miles
San Francisco's Buri Buri Park offers several sports fields and courts, including basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park also has a large playground with a jungle gym and other play equipment.