Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Cruz, CA

  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
  • From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
  • From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
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26.1 Miles
91% 264 votes
Kayaking 299 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
26.1 Miles
98% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
26.2 Miles
64% 28 votes
Comedy Clubs 62 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose Improv is a comprehensive comedy club within the local area. They offer a full-service bar and a complete menu for dining while guests enjoy a wide range of both local talent and national headliners in the standup and improv comedy world.
26.2 Miles
61% 566 votes
Comedy Clubs 62 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
Featuring a mix of nationally recognized and local comedians, Improv Comedy Club offers visitors a wide range of comedy performances to attend. The club also has a two drink minimum.
26.2 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.
26.3 Miles
89% 137 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
26.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 1285 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Marymeade Park is a small, quiet park with two play structures along with a rocky water fountain area where children can play with sand and water. Other attractions include picnic tables, large grass areas for picnics, barbeques pits and restrooms.
26.3 Miles
83% 18 votes
Dog Park Schoonover Drive, Marina, CA 93933 MoreLess Info
Marina Dog Park is also called the Schoonover Dog Park. The fenced-in park allows dogs to freely run off their leashes, and there are two designated sections with one for small dogs and one open to dogs of any size.
26.4 Miles
68% 19 votes
Military Museums Corporal Ewing Rd, Bldg. 113, Monterey, CA 93944 MoreLess Info
Presidio Museum in Monterey, California is a small military museum that displays military uniforms from California's early history up to nowadays. Visiting the museum is free of charge. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
26.4 Miles
Instituted in 1777, Mission Santa Clara de Asis is the 8th oldest mission in California. Visitors can admire the restored church and learn about the history of Spanish settlers and the role the mission played.
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