- 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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26.5 Miles
78%
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550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Sunnyvale Community Center is a unique complex that features general recreation like gym programs and an indoor sports complex. The site also features a creative arts center and a performing arts center with a 200 seat theater.
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The Marina State Beach is located within the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and is home to steady winds. The consistent winds make it popular for radio-controlled gliders, hang-gliding, and kites.
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The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
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570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
26.6 Miles
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500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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The De Saisset Museum features a rich artistic repertoire including sculptures, paintings and local collections. The property was donated ot the Santa Clara university upon the death of Isabel de Saisset.
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With more than 150 years of history, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating higher education institution. The campus is full of historical and religious buildings that tell a story of the area and the history of the religion.
26.7 Miles
Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.
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Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
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1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
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Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.