- The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
- From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
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Holiday Highlands Park is a family-oriented recreational park. It offers several children's playgrounds with swings, spiral slides, jungle gyms and large sand pits, lighted pathways suitable for dog walking and bike rides, and a large multi-use field.
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4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
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The John Muir National Historic Site is a dedicated to the founder of the environmental movement. There are several group and walking tours available throughout his home as well as the surrounding land so visitors can learn more about the impact Muir made on society.
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Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas is an eight screen theatre with stadium seating. The cinema features new Hollywood releases, has select D-BOX seating, and offers a full-service concession stand.
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Spanning several miles, Perimeter Trail takes hikers around Angel Island State Park. Along with hiking, the trail is frequently used by other outdoor enthusiasts including bicyclers, runners and bird/wildlife watchers.
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Named for two former state politicians, Miller Knox Regional Park is a waterfront park on 307 acres which can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has loop trails, picnic facilities and open green space for recreational activities.
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Keller Beach
Miller/Knox Regional Park, 900 Dorman Drive, Richmond, CA 94801
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Keller Beach is a scenic beach with white sand and gentle surf. The beach tends to be quiet and relaxing, and offers impressive sunset views at the right time of day.
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Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
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Located in Angel Island State Park, Perimeter Road is a 5 mile trail with several sight seeing locations with views of the bay. Visitors often spot wildlife like deer. The trail has a picnic area.
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Situated next to a bay, Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce provides a scenic location to enjoy the ocean views. The streets are made from cobblestone, and are filled with restaurants and gift shops.