- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Cruz, California, including 101 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Walking Trails.
- From West Cliff Drive to Wilder Ranch State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Cruz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cupertino, Capitola, Aptos and Saratoga.
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Homemade pastas, seafood, and empanadas with local, organic meats and vegetables
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The scenic Black Mountain Trail is 4 miles long and elevates through chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland to the top of the 2,800 ft Black Mountain. Wildlife that can be seen include rabbits, deer and turkeys.
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16545 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Part of the larger Morgan Hill Outdoor Sport Center, the Morgan Hill Soccer Complex features over a dozen grass soccer fields, as well as some turf fields. The complex hosts youth soccer leagues and a variety of other events.
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Nordstrom Park
Dunne & Murphy Ave, & Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Located within a peaceful residential area, Nordstrom Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a fenced-in play area, numerous picnic tables, and a quarter-mile walking trail around the park.
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Hosting several hockey leagues, Water City Roller Hockey is a tiled floor ice rink for amateur and professional skaters. Visitors can rent or buy skates and other accessories from the pro shop.
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Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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800 Asilomar Boulevard, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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When translated, Asilomar State Beach means 'a refuge by the sea,' which describes the surrounding rocky coastline and forest views. This area offers more than 105 secluded acres of sand dunes and forests that serves as a home for more than 25 plant species.
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154 votes
Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Spread over 290 acres, the Rancho San Antonio County Park is located within the foothills of Skyline Ridge. Popular activities at the park include hiking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, and flying non-gas model planes.
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19245 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Home to the largest reservoir in Santa Clara County, Anderson Lake County Park spans 3,144 acres and offers boating and fishing on the lake. There is a trail for hiking, biking and skating as well as picnic and barbeque facilities.
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In addition to the locally grown tree-ripened fruit, Andry's Orchard also offers gourmet food items, confections, nuts and custom gift baskets. They also host seasonal events, including pumpkin patches and visits from Santa Claus.
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Ocean View Boulevard and 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA
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Often a place for weddings and other romantic outings, Lovers Point is a grassy park with stunning views of the coastline. There is also a small, cove-like beach used for swimming and surfing.