- 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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Monterey Bay is a great place to feel close to nature. Its beautiful sandy beaches, clean waters and regular sightings of marine life in their natural habitat, make the Bay a popular tourist attraction. There are also many seafood restaurants and local shops nearby.
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Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl, Monterey, CA
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The Old Monterey Farmers Market comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round. It features clothing, furniture, inernational food, flowers, organic produce and pastries
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Serving the Monterey and Elkhorn Slough for over 20 years, Monterey Bay Kayaks offers rentals, classes, tours, and even fishing excursions for kayak lovers. There are even kid-friendly activities and the opportunity to learn how to standup paddleboard.
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Originally established 1950, Trinity Park is an outdoor park that is characterized by wide open fields, picnic tables, and trees. The park is dog friendly and has a stone bench.
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Seaside Beach is actually part of the larger Monterey State Beach Park. This section of the larger beach offers plenty of white sand for playing and lounging as well as a parasailing launch site.
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Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
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Sunday Blues in the Park is a free concert series that features artists including Sista Monica and her Blues Band and Paula Harris and her Blues Band. The concert series runs from July until August.
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The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
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Point Montera has some beautiful views of the ocean, and a nice lighthouse. A good place for a picnic or an afternoon walk.
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Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.