- 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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If you want a panoramic view of the local area, then a visit to Bernal Heights is definitely worthwhile. From here you can see the likes of San Francisco, Oakland and Mount Diablo.
36.7 Miles
Visitors who are interested in wildlife viewing will have the chance to see hawks, turkey vulchers, pelicans, and even dolphins at Thornton Beach State Park. The location is also suitable for fishing, as visitors can also catch stripped bass.
36.8 Miles
Wicklund Park is a neighborhood park that features one of the surrounding community's only pavilions. The park is also home to several barbecue pits, multiple playgrounds, and a softball field.
36.8 Miles
Giammona Pool is a large swimming pool featuring active lifeguards and clean shower/changing facilities. The pool hosts swimming lessons for all ages, and offers open swim and diving sessions. Giammona Pool is also available for private party hosting.
36.9 Miles
Hodo Soy Beanery is a popular local food store offering high quality organic soy food products which are delivered fresh to the customers at affordable prices. Guided tours of the beanery are often organized to help people understand how their favorite soy foods are made.
36.9 Miles
Santa Ynez Canyon is part of a series of trails that runs through the area. Notable stops along these trails include both the canyon and a nearby waterfall.
37.0 Miles
Spanning a total of nearly 5-acres, Adams Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a large open play area, tennis courts, and a walking trail around the park.
37.1 Miles
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100 Walnut Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513
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Los Vaqueros Reservoir & Watershed is a nearly 20,000 acre protected watershed that features many trails for hiking and space for shoreline fishing. No private boats are allowed but the marina provides boat rentals and fishing equipment.
37.1 Miles
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1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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At 1,060-acres, Diablo Foothills Regional Park offers open land for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. The relatively undeveloped park offers views of the San Francisco Bay region and is notable for its oak woodlands and sandstone formations.
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1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is a park populated by oak woodlands and sandstone formations. The park offers picnic areas, softball fields, and volleyball courts, as well as a supervised swimming pool.