Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Clara, CA

  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
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10.6 Miles
86% 21 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.
10.6 Miles
89% 1176 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Stanford Avenue, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
The Mission Peak Regional Preserve is a suitable location for interpretive hiking, radio control flying, hand gliding, and paragliding activities. Visitors of this preserve can also go backpack camping with a reservation.
10.8 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
10.9 Miles
75% 20 votes
Dog Park 2901 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Named in honor of the 31st President, Hoover Park is large and spacious. This neighborhood park offers activities for the entire family. Along with a separate dog area, it features sports fields, a playground, walking trail and picnic space.
11.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
Parks 2375 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Byxbee Park is an open land space for patrons to be around nature The park has paths for walkers, runners and bikers. Patrons can walk their dogs on a leash or bird watch.
11.4 Miles
95% 87 votes
Comedy Clubs 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
A comedy club and theater seating 42 people, Made Up Theater offers improvised comedy that includes audience participation. It also provides improvised comedy classes, games and a summer comedy camp and hosts private events.
11.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 6200 Buena Vista Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Specializing in tennis instruction, NorCal Tennis Academy helps train visitors in developing proper technique and fitness for excelling at tennis. In addition to group lessons, the academy offers private coaching, footwork classes, and more.
11.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
11.6 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
11.6 Miles
71% 69 votes
Laser Tag 5759 Stevenson Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
With 15 minute gaming sessions, Laser Tagging offers visitors a laser tag arena experience where they can compete to tag others with a laser beam. Visitors are provided with vests and laser guns with admission.
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