- 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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Enjoy a relaxing drive along picturesque 17-Mile Drive. A popular route along the Pacific Coastline, it passes many tourist destinations including Lone Cypress and Spanish Bay. On 17-Mile Drive there are also a number of restaurants, beaches and other scenic points where one can stop and take in the view.
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A feeder trail to the larger San Francisco Bay Trail, the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail connects the Bay Trail to the Santa Clara area. The trail is paved and allows for pedestrian travel.
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Laguna Grande Regional Park is a 34.8 acre park that includes a 12 acre lake and features picnic areas, BBQs, play equipment, paths for biking and walking, restrooms and open space. It also occasionally hosts free concerts.
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San Pablo Ave & Yosemite, Seaside, CA 93955
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Servicing the community, Lincoln Cunningham & Manzanita Parks is equipped with lots of open space for running and jumping. A playground and picnic area is further provided for family outings.
27.4 Miles
Originally established 1950, Trinity Park is an outdoor park that is characterized by wide open fields, picnic tables, and trees. The park is dog friendly and has a stone bench.
27.6 Miles
A unique indoor go-kart center, K1 Speed Santa Clara offers fun for the whole family. The track hosts parties, individuals, and even corporate events with full catering services and meeting rooms.
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Guests will literally bounce off the walls , and the floors , all of which are made of trampolines at Sky High Sports. For high energy fun, jumpers can choose free activity time, AIRobics fitness classes, or the popular Dodgeball games.
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Cuesta Park is a large, pet-friendly park with a variety of amenities. It features large open green spaces, running paths, playground equipment for kids, tennis courts, and multiple picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Situated on five acres, Rosita Park features baseball and soccer fields along with tennis courts. The park also offers a walking track, picnic areas, a children's playground, restroom facilities and chess boards.