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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24.0 Miles
58% 113 votes
Bowling 6750 Regional Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Named for a former professional bowler, Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl features 40 lanes of bowling with Friday and Saturday night music and light shows. It offers a lounge with big screen TV, video games and a snack bar.
24.0 Miles
75% 119 votes
Dog Park 1801 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Located along the San Francisco Bay, Seal Point Dog Park features dirt fields for canine recreation. The park is fenced and provides a water station as well as separate areas for small and large dogs.
24.0 Miles
70% 10 votes
Walking Trails Dublin Blvd & Marshall Canyon Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin Hills Regional Park provides its visitors with hiking trails that offer a view without any steep inclines, and without shade. Cows graze in the area and can be encountered throughout the trails.
24.1 Miles
33% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 770 El Charro Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
In business for over 10 years, Airdance Farm provides horse owners with a facility for boarding, training and breeding. The farm specializes in training show jumpers particularly, but also trains dressage and offers full veterinary care as necessary.
24.1 Miles
92% 50 votes
Movie Theaters 750 Tennant Sta, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Moviegoers can enjoy amenities like curved screens, motion-enhanced seating and digital 3D at Tennant Station Stadium Cinema. The complex also offers online ticketing, matinees and is available for parties and rentals.
24.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 1690 San Pedro Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Specializing in competitive horse riding lessons, Ligara Farms runs visitors through the basics of equine maintenance and riding. It also hosts monthly tournaments and horse shows where visitors can watch experienced riders display their skills.
24.2 Miles
95% 19 votes
Parks 1901 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Shoreline Park, the new Seal Point Park offers views of the San Francisco Bay with windsurf and kayak launch areas. The site is also home to a three acre off-leash dog park along with multiple walking and biking trails.
24.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mountain Biking 11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
24.3 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.
24.3 Miles
88% 125 votes
Bike Paths Dublin, CA MoreLess Info
The Iron Horse Trail offers guests the opportunity to go hiking, biking, or horse riding. The trail, which is 20 feet wide, connects to residential and commercial areas, open spaces and parks, and community facilities.
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