- 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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Visitors can enjoy picking their own apples, strawberries, olallieberries and boysenberries at Gizdich Ranch. The ranch also features picnicking areas and offers tours of the apple orchard and berry farms.
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2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
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The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum educates visitors on the agricultural history of Santa Cruz County. The center features a two story wood barn, a garden that grows fresh produce and a shed featuring historic gardening tools.
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Dating back to 1885, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California is home to a spectacle of family-friendly events. Visitors can enjoy the State Fair in September, as well as year round horse races and car shows.
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Seascape Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park that features a picnic area, a wheelchair accessible playground, restrooms, and views of Monterey Bay. The park has benches created by artist Mary Fuller.
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Car racing enthusiasts can enjoy dirt track competitions every weekend at Ocean Speedway. The facility also provides an array of concessions including sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, beer and other beverages.
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At Manresa State Beach, visitors will be able to enjoy recreational activities, surf fishing, and surfing. This site, which features a large amount of sea and sand, features changing weather conditions. Layered clothing is encouraged.
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757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
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A dog park with a separate section for small dogs, Pinto Lake County Dog Park offers open spaces for dogs to play and socialize. It features 4-foot fences, benches for owners, water fountains, and ample shade.
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Fort Ord
Fort Ord Project Office - Hollister Resource Area, 20 Hamilton Ct, Hollister, CA 95023
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Once an army facility, Ford Ord is now a national monument at the center of a large wilderness preserve that is home to 35 rare animal and plant species. The reserve also has an extensive hiking trail network.
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2100 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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The Hollister Airport Bark Park is a recreational park for dogs that is funded by the City of Hollister. The park features both a small dog area and a large dog area as well as shade structures.
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65 votes
2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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Swank Farms Corn Maze & Produce Market is a combination farmer's market that sells freshly picked produce and an outdoor amusement complex. The facility offers a large corn maze as well as bounce houses, games, and other amusements.