Free & Cheap Things to Do in Big Sur, CA

  • The list below includes 112 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Sur, California, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Beaches and Camping Site.
  • From Big Sur Tours & More to Point Sur State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Sur and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Seaside and Pacific Grove.
  • The list below includes 112 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Sur, California, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Beaches and Camping Site.
  • From Big Sur Tours & More to Point Sur State Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Sur and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Seaside and Pacific Grove.
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23.5 Miles
87% 15 votes
History Museums Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
23.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Laguna Grande Regional Park is a 34.8 acre park that includes a 12 acre lake and features picnic areas, BBQs, play equipment, paths for biking and walking, restrooms and open space. It also occasionally hosts free concerts.
23.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Del Monte Ave & #218, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of outdoor recreation, Robert's Lake/Laguna Del Ray is equipped with walking trails. And surrounded by water, it is a good place to enjoy bird and wildlife watching.
23.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks San Pablo Ave & Yosemite, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Servicing the community, Lincoln Cunningham & Manzanita Parks is equipped with lots of open space for running and jumping. A playground and picnic area is further provided for family outings.
23.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 1732 Fremont Blvd, Ste 200E, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay Sports League provides the local community of the Monterey County with an organized structure to play the game of soccer. They build integrity and encourage self-esteem in a friendly competitive environment through team play while simultaneously building camaraderie.
23.8 Miles
68% 19 votes
Military Museums Corporal Ewing Rd, Bldg. 113, Monterey, CA 93944 MoreLess Info
Presidio Museum in Monterey, California is a small military museum that displays military uniforms from California's early history up to nowadays. Visiting the museum is free of charge. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
23.9 Miles
89% 137 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
24.1 Miles
91% 264 votes
Kayaking 299 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
24.1 Miles
98% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
24.3 Miles
67% 4850 votes
Historic Districts Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
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