Free & Cheap Things to Do in Half Moon Bay, CA

  • The list below includes 561 free or cheap things to do in or near Half Moon Bay, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Farms & Ranches, Kayaking and Hiking Trails.
  • From Waterfront Coastside Trail to Mavericks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Half Moon Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 561 free or cheap things to do in or near Half Moon Bay, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Farms & Ranches, Kayaking and Hiking Trails.
  • From Waterfront Coastside Trail to Mavericks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Half Moon Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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44.4 Miles
89% 81 votes
Walking Trails 1 State Park Rd, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Benicia State Recreation Area will be able to go picnicking, bird watching, and fishing. The site is also an ideal location for guests who wish to go cycling, running, walking, or roller skating.
44.5 Miles
83% 29 votes
Islands Vallejo, CA MoreLess Info
A peninsula, and former military establishment, resting against the city of Vallejo, Mare Island is a favorite visiting spot of locals and travelers alike. The island offers historical building tours, golf and wedding venues for beautiful views of the surrounding land and waters.
44.5 Miles
88% 48 votes
Archery 3001 Bayshore Rd, Ste 9, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Fat Shafts Archery is an indoor archery range, service shop, and retail store that gives educational archery lessons. The shop offers advanced archery classes and is available for birthday parties.
44.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bay 161-177 Seacliff Dr E, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
44.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
44.7 Miles
91% 34 votes
History Museums 8th Street & Railroad Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
Mare Island Museum celebrates the history of Mare Island being the West Coast's first naval base. The museum features artifacts and historical documents dating back to as early as 1854.
44.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
History Museums 1100 Railroad Ave, Bldg 46, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers tours of the historic naval base and shipyard created on the island in 1854. Buildings on the property include two mansions, a chapel and a 50,000 sq ft museum.
44.7 Miles
71% 49 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
44.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.
45.0 Miles
76% 29 votes
Historic Ships Vallejo, CA MoreLess Info
Now open to the public, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard gives visitors an interesting look into the history of the Navy's role in World War II. The shipyard is favored by local photographers for the buildings and industrial landscape.
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