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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26.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Disc Golf 401 Old Ranch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Visitors can follow a marked path on hilly terrain to play disc golf at Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course. The course has several elevation increases that provide views of the surrounding hillside.
26.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 1000 Vistamonte Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
At 3 miles round trip, Summit View Trails is a nature trail that gains 200 feet in elevation. The trail provides scenic views of the valley and the surrounding hills.
26.4 Miles
74% 34 votes
Parks 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94012 MoreLess Info
The first park established in Burlingame, these grounds hold both recreational and historical significance. A baseball facility dating back to the 1930's and beautiful towering trees from the original estate grounds bring antiquity to the playgrounds and picnic areas.
26.4 Miles
96% 26 votes
Art Gallery 244 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
The Studio Shop provides a wide variety of picture framing products and services including framing flat screen TVs, sports jerseys, fine art, and family photos. They also offer art and design services such as on-site design consultation and art delivery.
26.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Food Tours 207 Esplinade, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A walking tour, Capitola Food Tour covers an array of interesting sites and eateries. This includes historical landmarks along with stops at a sushi restaurant, tea room and seaside grille.
26.5 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.
26.5 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
26.5 Miles
90% 112 votes
Parks 13801 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
The San Leandro Marina is recreational area that features a boat launch ramp, two yacht clubs, and 462 births. The marina is close to park and picnic areas, a hiking trail, and two golf courses.
26.5 Miles
27% 11 votes
Dog Park 14001 Monarch Bay, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Those seeking a large dog park for their pets will enjoy the San Leandro Dog Park, which features 58,000 square feet of space. Shaded areas with benches and tables are also available so guests can relax while their dogs play.
26.5 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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