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.
Showing 511-520 of 688
39.1 Miles
86% 80 votes
Archery 37300 Cedar Blvd, Ste C, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
39.1 Miles
70% 10 votes
Parks Wellington Dr & Phelps Road, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
Sitting on twenty-one scenic acres is Arguello Park. The San Carlos community park is home to an array of amenities including picnic areas, a baseball diamond, children's playground, BB grills, hiking trails and lighted tennis courts.
39.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tennis 300 Phelps Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
At Silicon Valley Tennis Academy, visitors can receive personalized instruction from an experienced teacher to help improve their tennis skills. All lessons take place in a lighted tennis facility with four individual courts.
39.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2451 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
The San Carlos Avenue Neighborhood Park is a neighborhood park that includes an open turf area, a drinking fountain, picnic tables, benches, and barbecue stations. The park also contains a swing set and climbing obstacles for children.
39.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Aviation Museums Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Hosted at the Hiller Aviation Museum, An Evening with Children's Authors is an annual benefit where visitors can listen to lectures by children's books authors. During the event, visitors can meet the authors and have their books signed by them.
39.2 Miles
89% 233 votes
Aviation Museums 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
At the Hiller Aviation Museum, tourists can view over 50 aircraft and learn about the history of flight. The location offers access to two display areas that contain both vintage and futuristic aircraft.
39.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6705 Mirabeau Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Mirabeau Park is a 5.9-acre park that is best known for being the home of two play structures for toddlers and older children. The playgrounds both have a slide and a swing set.
39.2 Miles
88% 16 votes
Beaches Redondo Beach Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Known as a secluded beach in the area, Redondo Beach is a beach offering relaxation and scenic views for those who visit. Visitors commonly enjoy walking their dog along the beach and seeing the luxurious homes/hotel in the backdrop.
39.4 Miles
97% 39 votes
519

My Gym

Children's Play Area 189 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
A kids fitness and fun center with more than 325 locations world wide, My Gym offers a variety of classes and programs. The facility is also available for birthday party rentals.
39.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 10 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
The .66-acre Cedar Street Pars is a community park that features multiple basketball courts, benches, picnic tables, and a playground. The park also has a barbecue pit as well as a paved walkway.
Showing 511-520 of 688
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Santa Cruz AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!