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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35.3 Miles
52% 65 votes
Farmers Markets 2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Swank Farms Corn Maze & Produce Market is a combination farmer's market that sells freshly picked produce and an outdoor amusement complex. The facility offers a large corn maze as well as bounce houses, games, and other amusements.
35.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 2100 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
The Hollister Airport Bark Park is a recreational park for dogs that is funded by the City of Hollister. The park features both a small dog area and a large dog area as well as shade structures.
35.5 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks 215 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
A charming community park in Menlo Park is Flood Park. The park features wide open greenery with oversized shady oak and bay trees as well as tennis courts, a baseball field and picnic tables.
35.5 Miles
76% 17 votes
Dog Park 3700 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Stulsaft Park is a 42 acre park that is outfitted a variety of slides and playground equipment for all ages. The park also has a sprayground, picnic areas, barbecue pits, and wildlife viewing.
35.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks W Sixth Sts, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
With rolling grass hills, Dunne Park provides visitors with multipurpose fields for soccer, flag football, and other activities. The park has a rose garden and shaded picnic areas with grills.
35.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 336 5th Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Formerly a discount movie theater, the Granada Theatre has been repurposed as a venue for live drama. The theater now plays host to the San Benito Stage Company, a local community theater group that presents a variety of productions.
35.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Central Avenue & Ran, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
As a small community park, John Z Hernandez Memorial Park offers visitors amenities like picnic tables, a walking path, and grass fields. The playground has a variety of standard park equipment ranging from spring animals to slides.
35.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 75971 Little Panoche Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve provides visitors with outdoor activities such as camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. The valley is a prime spot for rock hounding, stargazing, and wildlife spotting.
35.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
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Fort Ord

Monuments Fort Ord Project Office - Hollister Resource Area, 20 Hamilton Ct, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Once an army facility, Ford Ord is now a national monument at the center of a large wilderness preserve that is home to 35 rare animal and plant species. The reserve also has an extensive hiking trail network.
36.0 Miles
86% 28 votes
Badminton 190 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2012, the Synergy Badminton Club is a tennis facility that aims to foster an open, personable, and comfortable culture. The club has 8 Olympic sized courts, a full service pro shop, and a fitness room.
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