- 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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El Dorado Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include softball fields, basketball courts, and a jogging trail around the park.
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Extensive sport fields, courts and recreation amenities can be found at Fair Oaks Park. The lush, grassy park is a popular destination for picnics and parties. The park features sand volleyball, a playground, basketball courts and a water play area.
28.4 Miles
Coyote Lake Park is 4,595-acre recreation area featuring a 635-acre lake for fishing and boating. There are 73 tent and RV campsites and more than 35 miles of wooded trails for hikers, horseback riders and off-road bicyclists.
28.5 Miles
Since opening in 1959, the San Jose Flea Market, has grown from 20 vendors selling their wares to hosting more than 6,000 vendors each week. Four million visitors per year flock to the market for fresh foods, crafts, bargains, and more.
28.5 Miles
Spanning a total distance of .78-acres, Village Park is a community park that includes walking paths, benches, and an Olympic Wannabes art sculpture. The park also includes free parking spaces.
28.6 Miles
A grassy neighborhood park, Klein Park has enough room for dog walking and sits next to residential housing complex. There is a playground, a basketball court, and a small picnic area and landscaping with large rocks, plants and trees.
28.6 Miles
The Stevens Creek Trail runs through tidal marshlands as well as natural riparian habitat. It is regularly used for bicycling, bird watching, dog walking, scenic nature walks and educational purposes.
28.7 Miles
A park that is open all year round and is very reasonably priced, the Jacks Peak County Park is an excellent space for hiking, picnics and simply enjoying the outdoors.
28.7 Miles
The Intel Museum of Santa Clara, California celebrates the company and the latest advancements in technology. Science and tech enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the hands on exhibits, the company's history and more.
28.7 Miles
Featuring a large swimming pool with designated lap swimming lanes, a shallow area for kids, and a diving well, the Salinas Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for students of all ages.