Free & Cheap Things to Do in Campbell, CA

  • The list below includes 405 free or cheap things to do in or near Campbell, California, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Walking Trails and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Los Gatos Creek Trail to Campbell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Campbell and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 405 free or cheap things to do in or near Campbell, California, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Walking Trails and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Los Gatos Creek Trail to Campbell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Campbell and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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22.2 Miles
90% 120 votes
Botanical Gardens 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
22.2 Miles
96% 308 votes
National & State Parks Highway One, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
22.2 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
22.2 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
22.2 Miles
82% 78 votes
Walking Trails 10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
22.2 Miles
18% 22 votes
Parks 12895 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
As an RV resort, Thousand Trails offers visitors a variety of amenities, from free WiFi to miniature golf. The campground is located in wine country and is situated on 66 acres.
22.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Playgrounds 1001 Westgard Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Dry Creek Park is also known by its longer name of Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, which is located in an area that was famous in the 1880s for large festival events. The park currently holds the Garin Barn Visitor Center, picnic areas, an extensive landscaped garden, and hiking trails.
22.3 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 1070 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose facility, Burton Park provides activities for the entire family. Some features of the park include a kiddie playground with ample seating, tennis courts, bandstand, picnic area and bocce court.
22.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Parks 3000 Eaton Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
22.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Fishing 333 E Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Whether you want to fish, sight-see or have a party out in the bay, the 32 foot boat run by Monterey Bay Charters can provide a spacious place for you to do so at reasonable prices.
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