Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carmel, CA

  • The list below includes 139 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, California, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Scenic Drives and Bars.
  • From Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach to Carmel Beach City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Big Sur.
  • The list below includes 139 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, California, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Beaches, Scenic Drives and Bars.
  • From Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach to Carmel Beach City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Big Sur.
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34.4 Miles
89% 654 votes
Scenic Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95018 MoreLess Info
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Roaring Camp Railroads offers a variety of railroad tours, exhibits and activities. It is famous for its magnificent Chanukah and Christmas displays. Tours during holiday season sell out quickly, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
34.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2010, ARC Airsoft is an airsoft park featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its players to enjoy. Tactical training, public game sessions, and field rentals are among the amenities available.
34.7 Miles
77% 13 votes
Paintball 2120 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Hosting paintball games for novice to professional players, TAG Paintball offers courses with obstacles to conquer and places to hide, like walls, barrels, and large tires. Visitors can bring their own equipment or rent it from the company.
35.1 Miles
83% 750 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
35.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks W Sixth Sts, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
With rolling grass hills, Dunne Park provides visitors with multipurpose fields for soccer, flag football, and other activities. The park has a rose garden and shaded picnic areas with grills.
35.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 336 5th Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Formerly a discount movie theater, the Granada Theatre has been repurposed as a venue for live drama. The theater now plays host to the San Benito Stage Company, a local community theater group that presents a variety of productions.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Prospect & Park Sts, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Rancho San Justo Sports Complex is approximately 13 acres and features soccer, football and softball fields, basketball courts and a quarter-mile track. Their other amenities include a batting cage and bullpen.
35.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Central Avenue & Ran, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
As a small community park, John Z Hernandez Memorial Park offers visitors amenities like picnic tables, a walking path, and grass fields. The playground has a variety of standard park equipment ranging from spring animals to slides.
35.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 75971 Little Panoche Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve provides visitors with outdoor activities such as camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. The valley is a prime spot for rock hounding, stargazing, and wildlife spotting.
35.6 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.
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