- 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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Located within Las Palmas Park, Las Palmas Dog Park is an enclosed canine recreation and exercise facility consisting of dirt fields. The park has a water station, dog waste bags, tennis balls and benches.
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1732 Fremont Blvd, Ste 200E, Seaside, CA 93955
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Monterey Bay Sports League provides the local community of the Monterey County with an organized structure to play the game of soccer. They build integrity and encourage self-esteem in a friendly competitive environment through team play while simultaneously building camaraderie.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
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Partington Point is a cape in Monterey County, California.It's a dirt road that leads westward to an obvious fork. The right fork leads to a tiny rock-strewn beach at Partington Creek's mouth.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
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Even though Andrew Molera State Park is a relatively undeveloped area of Big Sur, it is still quite popular. Both hiking and beach combing are common activities at the park.
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559 Pacific St. and Jefferson and Madison streets, Monterey, CA
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Located in the heart of Old Monterey, the Monterey Museum of Art, includes eight galleries featuring American and early California paintings, photography, and contemporary art. With an impressive permanent collection, the museum also features world-renowned traveling exhibits and presentations.
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Along with breathtaking views, the Waterfront provides a great place to take nature walks or enjoy watching sea creatures such as seals and whales. With access to the beach, you can also get you feet wet or catch a bite at an oceanfront restaurant.
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Providing for an array of outdoor recreation, Robert's Lake/Laguna Del Ray is equipped with walking trails. And surrounded by water, it is a good place to enjoy bird and wildlife watching.