Free & Cheap Things to Do in Seaside, CA

  • The list below includes 151 free or cheap things to do in or near Seaside, California, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Recreation Centers and Sports Teams (Amateur).
  • From Seaside Beach to Sunday Blues in the Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Seaside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas.
  • The list below includes 151 free or cheap things to do in or near Seaside, California, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Recreation Centers and Sports Teams (Amateur).
  • From Seaside Beach to Sunday Blues in the Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Seaside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas.
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43.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 65100 Cabrillo Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Stretching appoximately .64 miles, the McWay Waterfall Trail is one of the most striking and scenic hiking trails in Big Sur. The trail provides stunning views of the 80 foot waterfall created by McWay creek flowing to the beach below.
44.2 Miles
87% 164 votes
Lookouts 19019 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93452 MoreLess Info
At once, Ragged point is both an inn and a restaurant. Fabulous overlook of the surrounding area, and friendly service.
44.9 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
45.0 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
45.1 Miles
62% 82 votes
Recreation Centers 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
45.2 Miles
79% 43 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.
45.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
45.5 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
45.7 Miles
92% 122 votes
Walking Trails San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
45.7 Miles
80% 428 votes
Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Hakone Gardens is the oldest Asian and Japanese estate garden in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors enjoy the gardens rolling green hillsides, tranquil waterfalls, koi ponds and tea ceremonies.
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