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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36.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Beaches Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Naples Beach is a small beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Hiking, biking, horse riding, camping, sunbathing and picnicking are just some of the activities you can do here.
36.1 Miles
96% 89 votes
Beaches Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors to Half Moon Bay enjoy spending time at Cowell Ranch State Beach. This beach offers a one-mile circular walking trail that is flat and easy to navigate. Cowell Ranch State Beach also contains many fascinating plant species and is frequently visited by pelicans.
36.1 Miles
95% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 641 McCray Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Premiere Cinemas has 10 screens and runs numerous specials throughout the year, like the summer movie series for kids, the cinematic art series and bargain days. Besides popcorn, they also offer healthy snacks like nuts and apples.
36.1 Miles
77% 13 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Hosting paintball games for novice to professional players, TAG Paintball offers courses with obstacles to conquer and places to hide, like walls, barrels, and large tires. Visitors can bring their own equipment or rent it from the company.
36.2 Miles
71% 17 votes
Soccer Field 1120 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Red Morton Community Park is a 31 acre park that has a combination of open green space and shade. Visitors can swim, play on basketball or tennis, or have a picnic near the barbecue pits.
36.2 Miles
98% 42 votes
Hiking Trails Hwy 1, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 2,939-acres, Garrapata State Park provides a large variety of scenic natural views for visitors to take in. The picturesque trails, vegetation, and views of the Pacific Ocean are enjoyed by hikers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
36.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2010, ARC Airsoft is an airsoft park featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its players to enjoy. Tactical training, public game sessions, and field rentals are among the amenities available.
36.3 Miles
61% 31 votes
Parks Bayfront Expy & Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Located on San Francisco Bay, the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park offers biking, hiking, bicycling, dog walking, bird watching and kite flying. The park is surrounded on three sides by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
36.3 Miles
68% 44 votes
Ice Skating 3140 Bay Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink hosts figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues and broomball and has open public skating. They also have skating classes and have a restaurant and a pro shop.
36.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Prospect & Park Sts, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Rancho San Justo Sports Complex is approximately 13 acres and features soccer, football and softball fields, basketball courts and a quarter-mile track. Their other amenities include a batting cage and bullpen.
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