Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pacific Grove, CA

  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near Pacific Grove, California, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Beaches and Mini Golf.
  • From Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard to Asilomar State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pacific Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Salinas.
  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near Pacific Grove, California, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Beaches and Mini Golf.
  • From Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard to Asilomar State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pacific Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Salinas.
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27.1 Miles
96% 308 votes
National & State Parks Highway One, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
28.1 Miles
92% 170 votes
National & State Parks Aptos, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park will be able to go hiking, jogging, and biking. Additionally, the site offers picnic areas, barbeque pits, and access to a trail camp site.
28.2 Miles
67% 57 votes
Beaches Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Cowell's Beach is good for surfers and windsurfers. It may not be the cleanest beach in the area.
28.6 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville, CA 95077 MoreLess Info
Featuring a redwood forest, Mount Madonna County Park is situated on 3,688 acres and offers nature trails for hiking and horse riding, an archery range, picnic areas and an amphitheater. There are also campsites and places for RV camping.
28.7 Miles
99% 602 votes
Scenic Drives 48485 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Recognized and recommended by National Geographic, Big Sur Tours & More is a chartered tour company that specializes in small-group excursions. All tours feature custom itineraries and feature knowledgeable, experienced and personable guides. Overnight tours are available.
30.3 Miles
89% 654 votes
Scenic Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95018 MoreLess Info
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Roaring Camp Railroads offers a variety of railroad tours, exhibits and activities. It is famous for its magnificent Chanukah and Christmas displays. Tours during holiday season sell out quickly, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
30.4 Miles
92% 728 votes
Waterfalls Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
McWay Falls drops 84 feet from the highest point on the cliff onto the beach. While the beach itself is inaccessible, the falls can be visited all year long, since it is fed by underground rivers. Trails lead to an old stone house.
31.2 Miles
83% 750 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
31.8 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.
32.0 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.
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