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.
Showing 241-250 of 288
37.5 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.
37.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Paintball 1533 Shore Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Equipped with several courses for play, US Paintball Nation, Inc is a family owned and operated business. A full-service paintball park, the facility will arrange for parties, group or family gatherings.
37.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 2855 Day Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Maggi Stables is an 18 acre equestrian training facility surrounded by vineyards and meadows. The facility offers training lessons for those of all skill levels. The stables also offers a selection of horses for sale
38.1 Miles
95% 55 votes
Parks Croy Road, Morgan Hill, CA MoreLess Info
Surrounded by lush wooded landscape, the Uvas Canyon County Park measures 1,133 acres features trails for hiking and biking. In addition, the area also offers camping and picnicking opportunities.
40.1 Miles
83% 18 votes
Horseback Riding 9655 New Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Johnny 6 Stables specializes in the training and sales of American Saddlebred Horses, Fresians and Hackney ponies. They offer horseback riding lessons from beginner riders to advanced and also have horses for sale and horses for lease.
41.4 Miles
79% 47 votes
Dog Park 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Open daily, Morgan Hill Dog Park allows owners to unleash their pets into separate areas for large and small dogs. The grassy park has benches and shade trees for owners' comfort.
41.5 Miles
63% 16 votes
Recreation Centers 171 W Edmundson Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
A 54,000 sq ft facility, Centennial Recreation Center has several features including a fitness center, gymnasium, group exercise studio and indoor pool. They also have specialized rooms for seniors, teens and small kids.
41.7 Miles
92% 50 votes
Movie Theaters 750 Tennant Sta, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Moviegoers can enjoy amenities like curved screens, motion-enhanced seating and digital 3D at Tennant Station Stadium Cinema. The complex also offers online ticketing, matinees and is available for parties and rentals.
41.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 600 W Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Housed inside a beautiful 1911 Craftsman style once belonging to famed organist John Acton, the Morgan Hill Museum is now a popular attraction for visitors to the Morgan Hill area. The museum holds archives, artifacts, maps and clippings from the towns past.
42.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Dunne & Murphy Ave, & Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Located within a peaceful residential area, Nordstrom Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a fenced-in play area, numerous picnic tables, and a quarter-mile walking trail around the park.
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Carmel AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!