- 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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Engage in live action airsoft combat with a realistic rifle and all the necessary equipment
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Ponderosa Park is a 9-acre community park with a western theme and multiple features including basketball courts, a children's play area, horseshoe pits, a multi-use field, restrooms, and tennis and volleyball courts. Building and picnic site rentals are available.
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Raynor Park is a city park with a variety of play structures appropriate for kids of all ages. The park features open play areas as well as picnic areas and walking trails.
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Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, directly in front of Miraido Village, San Jose, CA 95112
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Japantown Farmers' Market is a small market with a unique selection of produce. Parking is free on Sundays.
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Safari Run is a children's recreation center that specializes in hosting jungle themed parties and events for kids. The facility offers numerous play areas and attractions, as well as providing food and refreshments for party-goers.
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80 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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A taste of Europe in America, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a beautiful gothic cathedral. Visitors can take in a mass or sit quietly and observe this religious space.
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Dedicated to modern art, the San Jose Museum of Art sits in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. The spacious, light-filled building features paintings, prints, bronzes, mixed media installations and other modern and postmodern objects d'art.
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Cupertino Square 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Founded in 1938, Bowlmor Cupertino is a popular bowling alley featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. These include a full menu of food, beer and cocktail selections, and party hosting, among many others.
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With skates available for rent, Ice Center Cupertino offers visitors an indoor ice rink with freestyle skating sessions open to the public. The rink hosts skating school, camps, private lessons, and youth hockey leagues.
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18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.