- 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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Located indoors, Oceana Swimming Pool is a lap pool that can fit more than 600 people at full capacity. The pool has several diving boards and a basketball hoop for guests to play with.
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At Pacificas Mccloskey Castle, visitors can explore a historic castle built in reaction to an earthquake in 1906. Visitors can go on 90 minute tours of the castle to learn about its history with a volunteer guide.
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Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
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A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, Winters Tavern brings in a variety of musical acts. The tavern has a wide beer selection, pool and shuffleboard areas, and a dance floor.
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Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
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Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
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A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
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555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, Daly City, CA 94005
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Offering easy hiking trails and walking paths, as well as places to sit and relax in the great outdoors, San Bruno Mountain State & County Park consists of rugged terrain over 2,326 acres with incredible views.
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A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
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Gellert Park is a well-maintained outdoor spot for those searching for a place to play basketball or tennis or to let the kids enjoy some time in the playground. Because it's a popular spot, though, it often gets crowded.