- 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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27.2 Miles
95%
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Pearl Street and Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA
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Surfing, swimming, snorkeling and fishing are popular activities at Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey, California. The park is also a convenient launching spot for small boats and touring craft.
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157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club offers laughs and nightlife to Sunnyvale locals and visitors. The comedy club features touring headliners and local talent as well as a full service bar and snacks.
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350 Northrdge Shppng Ctr, Salinas, CA 93906
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Offering first-run feature films, Century 14 Northridge Mall Cinemas utilizes digital projection, high frame rate video and RealD 3D. The theater provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and all stadium seating.
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Johnny 6 Stables specializes in the training and sales of American Saddlebred Horses, Fresians and Hackney ponies. They offer horseback riding lessons from beginner riders to advanced and also have horses for sale and horses for lease.
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Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
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Sunday Blues in the Park is a free concert series that features artists including Sista Monica and her Blues Band and Paula Harris and her Blues Band. The concert series runs from July until August.
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Founded in 1976, The Lace Museum was founded to preserve the delicate art of lace making. The museum features an array of handmade lace pieces including dresses, furniture coverings, jackets, lampshades and more.
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Seaside Beach is actually part of the larger Monterey State Beach Park. This section of the larger beach offers plenty of white sand for playing and lounging as well as a parasailing launch site.
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The Carmel Hat Company houses an impressive collection of hats which are unique, stylish and highly affordable. Being in business for many years, the shop offers a variety of hats ranging from vintage designs and hand knit caps to more recent styles.
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Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, directly in front of Miraido Village, San Jose, CA 95112
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Japantown Farmers' Market is a small market with a unique selection of produce. Parking is free on Sundays.