- The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
- From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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                670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
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            At Terra Linda Community Center & Pool, visitors can swim laps or sunbathe at its outdoor aquatics facility. The center has a shallow wading pool, in addition to a lap pool.        
    
    
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                555 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
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            An entertainment center for young children, Pump'd - Inflatable Fun Center features bounce houses, slides and a separate toddler area. The facility also offers party hosting which includes a private room, drinks and a party host.        
    
    
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            With Central Coast YMCA, visitors can participate in a wide range of activities, from dance classes to swimming. In the fitness center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like handball courts, treadmills, and a sauna room.        
    
    
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            Sunset State Beach
                
                Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA 
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            The Sunset State Beach is open throughout the year for many activities like swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to large sand dunes, the beach has on-site parking, restrooms, showers, and drinking water.        
    
    
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            Gateway Park is a recreational park that includes a playground that has a slide, monkey bars, climbing obstacles, and a covered tower. The park also has a hiking trail that can be used for running and walking.        
    
    
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            Spanning a total of nearly 5-acres, Adams Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a large open play area, tennis courts, and a walking trail around the park.        
    
    
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            Opened in 2008, Novarina Park is a mostly grassy area lined with trees with a short walking path. The park has sheltered picnic tables and a children's playground including a dinosaur dig sandbox.        
    
    
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                1601 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
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            Featuring a number of facilities for public use, the Discovery Bay Community Center is a recreation center popular among local residents. Visitors have access to volleyball and basketball courts, a pool, and picnic and barbecue areas, among other amenities.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            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.