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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26.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Del Mar Dr, Off Pine Valley Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Composed of roughly one acre of land, the Del Mar Dog Park serves as a small community space for dog owners. The open play area allows dogs to run off their leashes, and there is a dog water fountain as well as dog waste bags.
26.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks Hunt & Alcazar, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Bring the family to play on the edges of the Bay at Cuernavaca Park in Burlingame, California. Enjoy baseball, softball, and basketball alongside the children's play area with a spectacular view.
26.8 Miles
94% 66 votes
Parks Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Located in San Leandro, Marina Park is a popular picnic spot. Featuring barbecue grills and three newly remodeled picnic areas, the 30-acre park is home to a mile-long par course and a large green area as well.
26.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields Aladdin Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
San Leandro Ball Park provides a major-league sized baseball facility used by hundreds of teams, from little leagues to semi-pro Old Timers leagues. The park is a fully-developed facility, complete with grandstands, restrooms, lighting, parking, concessions and score booth.
26.8 Miles
95% 37 votes
Beaches Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Open between 8 am and sunset, Cowell Ranch Beach is a scenic beach with honey-colored sand and a cliff overlooking the water. The beach is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.
26.8 Miles
71% 49 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
26.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.
26.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Fishing 333 E Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Whether you want to fish, sight-see or have a party out in the bay, the 32 foot boat run by Monterey Bay Charters can provide a spacious place for you to do so at reasonable prices.
26.9 Miles
100% 27 votes
Beaches Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
26.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Anza Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Robert E Wooley Peninsula Park overlooks the San Pablo Bay and Anza Lagoon. Facilities at the park include hiking, picnicking areas, cycling paths, kayaking launch points, fresh and saltwater fishing, and bird watching.
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