- 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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49.5 Miles
75%
8 votes
10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552
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Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
49.6 Miles
80%
20 votes
22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
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Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
49.6 Miles
As an indoor playground, Diddalidoo offers children slides, mats, inflatable balls, and other obstacles to climb over. The gym regularly hosts music and play sessions for children, as well as parenting workshops.
49.6 Miles
Grundy Park is named after San Bruno's first Mayor. The park features a large open lawn area, two play areas, one picnic site available for reservation as well as a public restroom.
49.6 Miles
Washington Manor Park has 15 acres featuring barbecue pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, a play area for children, a large grassy field, and more. It also boasts an aquatic center for fun in the water.
49.6 Miles
Established in 1972, the Oddstad Park is a community park that is most widely known for hosting musical performances. The park also includes a basketball court, benches, and a playground with a swing set.
49.7 Miles
85%
168 votes
2533 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Visitors can enjoy miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an arcade at Golden Tee Golfland, a family entertainment center. Golden Tee also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
49.7 Miles
The Pedro Point Headlands are a scenic ocean-side location composed of jutting rocks and jagged cliffs that extend out into the ocean. The Headlands are a popular location for hiking and other outdoor activities.
49.8 Miles
Stenzel Park features four regulation baseball fields that are perfect for leagues, as well as several picnic tables, barbecue pits, concessions booth, and half court basketball. The picnic areas can be booked for parties between April and October.
49.9 Miles
San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.