Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gilroy, CA

  • The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Gilroy, California, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Christmas Hill Park to Las Animas Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gilroy and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morgan Hill, Hollister, Capitola and Aptos.
  • The list below includes 111 free or cheap things to do in or near Gilroy, California, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Christmas Hill Park to Las Animas Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gilroy and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morgan Hill, Hollister, Capitola and Aptos.
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18.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bay 161-177 Seacliff Dr E, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
18.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
19.0 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
19.7 Miles
90% 244 votes
Parks At the corner of McAbee Road and Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120 MoreLess Info
Almaden Quicksilver Country Park is a great place for a day out with family and friends. Admission is free with multiple entrances. There are many hiking trails, well-maintained picnic grounds and some old mines and mining equipment to explore. Pets are allowed inside.
20.1 Miles
78% 233 votes
Beaches 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
Guests of the New Brighton State Beach will be able to go swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The location also features a camping area that is located on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay.
20.2 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a non-profit organization that funds interpretive programs for schools groups, native plant restorations, and community education events. The organization focuses on Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach.
20.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle New Brighton is a seasonally open shop that serves all paddleboarding and kayaking needs from rentals to private classes. They can also serve parties and team building activities for groups up to 20 people.
20.4 Miles
100% 19 votes
Hiking Trails Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring a 120-foot waterfall, Salmon Creek Falls Trail brings visitors close up to the waterfall over rocky terrain. The trail can be used for hiking and also has swimming areas and a shallow river that can be used for wading.
20.7 Miles
33% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 350 Northrdge Shppng Ctr, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, Century 14 Northridge Mall Cinemas utilizes digital projection, high frame rate video and RealD 3D. The theater provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and all stadium seating.
20.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1655 El Dorado Drive, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
El Dorado Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include softball fields, basketball courts, and a jogging trail around the park.
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