Free & Cheap Things to Do in Monterey, CA

  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Piers & Boardwalks, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Waterfront to Monterey Bay, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Seaside.
  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Monterey, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Walking Trails, Piers & Boardwalks, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Waterfront to Monterey Bay, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monterey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Seaside.
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14.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 920 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Featuring a large swimming pool with designated lap swimming lanes, a shallow area for kids, and a diving well, the Salinas Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for students of all ages.
15.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Playgrounds 1 Maryal Drive, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Carefully designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of challenges or disabilities, Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground features a variety of amenities, including swings, climbing areas, see saws, and other equipment.
15.2 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.
16.0 Miles
92% 95 votes
Scenic Drives Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
The historic Old Coast Road begins in Monterey and officially ends in Morro Bay. It is a popular scenic driving route for those wanting to see the variations along the coast and has recently become an adventurous biking trail.
16.1 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.
19.6 Miles
92% 119 votes
Horseback Riding 19805 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay Equestrian Center offers a selection of equestrian services. The center provides horseback riding tours along the shoreline as well as romantic horse drawn carriage rides for special occasions.
19.7 Miles
93% 60 votes
Beaches Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA MoreLess Info
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.
22.4 Miles
53% 77 votes
Horseback Riding Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Molera Horseback Tours provide scenic tours through the major trails of the Andrew Molera State Park. Riders of all ages can travel through some of the modified giant redwoods and even over the river during their tour.
22.4 Miles
83% 248 votes
Beaches End of Basin D, Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Marina del Rey, the Marina del Rey Beach is a small, gorgeous beach popular with families and children. Due to its small size, it is usually not crowded and is very popular at sunrise and sunset.
22.7 Miles
18% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 1125 S Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
A movie multiplex with all-digital video and sound, Green Valley Cinema screens first-run movies. The theater features stadium seating, is available for party rentals, and offers a variety of discounts and specials.
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