Free & Cheap Things to Do in Capitola, CA

  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Capitola, California, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Parks and Paddleboarding.
  • From Capitola City Beach to New Brighton State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Capitola and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Cupertino and San Jose.
  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Capitola, California, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Parks and Paddleboarding.
  • From Capitola City Beach to New Brighton State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Capitola and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Cupertino and San Jose.
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20.2 Miles
92% 122 votes
Walking Trails San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
20.3 Miles
74% 35 votes
Parks 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Situated on 51 acres of parkland, Christmas Hill Park offers trails for hiking, open grass areas and children's playgrounds. The park can also be used for playing baseball and horseshoes and has areas for picnics with barbecue grills.
20.3 Miles
100% 9 votes
Hiking Trails Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
Skyline to the Sea Trail is a hiking trail that allows hikers to follow its path from the mountain tops to the ocean shores. Hikers will experience views of waterfalls, redwood groves and other various flora throughout.
20.3 Miles
78% 108 votes
Dog Park 1250 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95009 MoreLess Info
The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is a sizable dog-park that has areas for dogs both large and small. The park features regularly maintained artificial-turf and a number of hydration areas for the dogs.
20.4 Miles
84% 217 votes
Walking Trails 1250 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a hiking trail that also offers equipment on the sides of the trail for exercising. The trail goes around the Vasona Lake and runs along a nearby creek.
20.5 Miles
91% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 14525 Deer Park Ct, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, TGIF Farms offers lessons in various styles of riding, as well as horse training in jumpers, hunters, and equitation. The farm also boards horses and offers a variety of horse-related services.
20.6 Miles
33% 6 votes
Walking Trails 10500-10586 California 35, Morgan Hill, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
San Andreas Trail is a two mile trail suitable for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is mostly paved, and follows the I-280 for most of its length (which may be a downside for those looking for some quiet.)
20.7 Miles
14% 7 votes
Dog Park 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Animas Veterans Park, Gilroy Dog Park features gravel fields for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, picnic tables, benches, trees, a double-gated entrance and a separate small dog area.
20.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
20.9 Miles
38% 13 votes
Soccer Field 16545 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Morgan Hill Outdoor Sport Center, the Morgan Hill Soccer Complex features over a dozen grass soccer fields, as well as some turf fields. The complex hosts youth soccer leagues and a variety of other events.
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