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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24.6 Miles
75% 171 votes
Malls 2774 Paragon Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
Livermore Premium Outlets is located on Paragon Outlets Drive in Livermore California, just near the freeway. They have 130 outlet stores, a foodcourt and a family bathroom with a chabging table for the mothers that want to shop.
24.6 Miles
95% 129 votes
Gardens Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
24.6 Miles
93% 236 votes
Movie Theaters 1722 1st Street, Livermore, CA MoreLess Info
The Vine Cinema and Ale House features independent and artistic films within the small theater along with live music events and classic movie showings for families. There is also a full tap house with wine and pub-style food on site.
24.6 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
24.6 Miles
26% 108 votes
Bowling 3501 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Alley, Castro Village Bowl, is a facility that features 32-lanes, automatic scoring, bumpers for inexperienced bowlers, a full service cocktail lounge, and a snack bar. The alley has bowling leagues for people of all ages.
24.6 Miles
88% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 2853 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
24.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Gallery 20628 Rustic Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The World Wide Art, Inc. art gallery and shop features works by world renowned artists and original Disney Works. Other limited edition pieces available to view and purchase include works by Hanna Barbera, Thomas Kinkade and Marvel.
24.7 Miles
85% 52 votes
Gardens Central Park, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
24.7 Miles
23% 13 votes
Badminton 6780 Sierra Ct, Ste I, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
With six courts to choose from, Bintang Badminton Academy Dublin provides visitors with a facility to play badminton competitively or for recreational purposes. The courts often host badminton lessons and clinics.
24.8 Miles
91% 45 votes
Parks 50 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
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