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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32.1 Miles
94% 1178 votes
National & State Parks State Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
A nice place for a quick stop, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park has beautiful beaches that aren't too crowded. Hike in to see a small waterfall.
32.1 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.
32.2 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.
32.3 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.
32.4 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.
32.4 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.
32.4 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.
32.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Sites 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
32.5 Miles
95% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 641 McCray Street, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Premiere Cinemas has 10 screens and runs numerous specials throughout the year, like the summer movie series for kids, the cinematic art series and bargain days. Besides popcorn, they also offer healthy snacks like nuts and apples.
32.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Ewoldsen Trail is a looping trail populated by lush redwoods and a running creek. Hikers will experience several switchbacks through redwood groves and will cross a few bridges on their way through the trail.
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