- The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Solvang, California, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Farms & Ranches and Family Fun Center.
- From Nojoqui Falls Park to Hans Christian Anderson Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Solvang and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
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Showcasing diamond-shaped platforms, the Pismo Pier is one of the most photographed landmarks in Central California. It offers the ideal construction for a pleasant stroll and allows guests to soak in the spectacular views of the surrounding beaches.
47.4 Miles
Mondos Beach is known for its waves, which makes it a popular location for surfers. The beach is also frequented by visitors for its longboarding and stand up paddleboarding, and many people bring their dogs.
47.6 Miles
A small neighborhood park, Boosinger Park features ocean views along with a turf area suitable for picnics and other recreational activities. The park also offers benches and a children's playground with swings and play structures.
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Shell Beach
CIty of Pismo Beach, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Shell Beach is a public beach that is part of the larger Pismo Beach and has opportunities for picnicking, swimming, sun tanning, and boating. The beach can also be used for running and beach walking.
48.8 Miles
Margo Dodd Park is a picturesque park located on an oceanside bluff in Pismo Beach. A perfect spot for picnics and scenic walks, the beach offers premier photography opportunities of the rugged coastal terrain and surrounding wildlife.
48.8 Miles
Complete with dense, scenic nature, the Monarch Butterfly Grove serves as a home for thousands of monarch butterflies each year. The facility hosts several special events throughout the seasons and features numerous walking paths to make it easy to navigate throughout the area.
48.8 Miles
Situated across 11 acres on the ocean front, Dinosaur Caves Park focuses around a central dinosaur-themed children's playground area. The recreation site also has an amphitheater, wedding overlook, walking paths, and off street parking.
49.3 Miles
Private guided trail rides through the Los Padres National Forest and Ventura River Valley are provided through the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company. Both beginners and more experienced riders are accommodated.
49.3 Miles
Basic park-style facilities are provided at the Eldwayen Ocean Park. Visitors can enjoy a grassy recreation area, picnic tables, benches, stairs leading to a sandy beach, and tide pools within this ocean front park.
49.4 Miles
Central Coast Kayaks is a full-service kayak shop offering guided tours with trained professionals. They also have equipment rentals as well as many different classes to help make participants better paddlers.