- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
- From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
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Open to the community, Veterans Memorial Recreation Center has a playground and multipurpose fields for recreational activities. The community pool is located next to the center and offers visitors an area to swim laps.
49.1 Miles
Carlos Bee Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the suitable facilities for a group or family outing. The play area also contains a jungle gym for children to climb.
49.3 Miles
Molera Horseback Tours provide scenic tours through the major trails of the Andrew Molera State Park. Riders of all ages can travel through some of the modified giant redwoods and even over the river during their tour.
49.3 Miles
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5800 Parkside Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A large grassy park with ample green space, Pleasonton Sports & Recreation Park offers a variety of sports fields, including baseball, soccer, and football. The park also offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground.
49.3 Miles
Orloff Park is an eight acre community park that has an exercise course, picnic tables, a softball field, volleyball, basketball, a toddler playground with ride-on toys, slides, and foam floor, and youth playground with sandbox and slides.
49.4 Miles
Located in a scenic, natural area of San Francisco, Sun Valley Equestrian offers horse back riding lessons in various styles for students of all ages. The facility also hosts horse camps.
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An historic landmark, Sanchez Adobe has served many purposes. The building was once a cattle ranch but would later become a hotel, and subsequently the personal residence of a town mayor. Tours are offered and special events often hosted here.
49.5 Miles
Situated on 24 acres, Val Vista Community Park features soccer fields, a roller hockey rink and a skate park. It provides walking paths and picnic tables as well as facilities for children including playgrounds and water play areas.
49.5 Miles
A seven acre neighborhood park, Buckeye Park features a play area with play structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, most suitable for younger children. The park also has a picnic area and grill.