Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Cruz, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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40.4 Miles
74% 35 votes
Dog Park 1393 Radio Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Shore Dogs Park is an off-leash dog park nestled on the shore of the bay. The park has separate, fenced areas for big dogs and small dogs, running water, and plenty of park benches.
40.4 Miles
57% 126 votes
Cocktail Lounge 3714 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
40.4 Miles
18% 17 votes
Dog Park 2525 Buena Vista Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Featuring a separate section for smaller dogs, Cipriani Dog Park offers ample room for dogs to run and play. There is also a watering area and to help keep the park clean, there are scoopers and receptacles for dog waste.
40.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Casa Bona Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A city park, Belmont Park features and expansive open lawn, a playground for kids with a variety of equipment, and a picnic area with barbecue grills. The park is dog-friendly, and features drinking fountains for dogs as well as people.
40.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Buena Vista Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Consisting of a playground and dog park, Cipriani Park offers several climbing structures for children to play on with a wood chip floor. The dog park is gated and provides a space for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
40.5 Miles
63% 30 votes
Statues Hwy 92, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Outside of the Half Moon Bay store you will find the Dinosaurs of Spanish Town. A collection of large metal dinosaur sculptures that are perfect for a photo op with the children.
40.5 Miles
88% 24 votes
Playgrounds Stevenson Blvd & Gallaudet, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Always Dream Play Park is a one acre play area for children. It features interactive water play equipment, a large sand area, swings and picnic tables, and surrounding fields that can be used for soccer and kite flying.
40.5 Miles
94% 35 votes
Bike Paths Canada Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Each Sunday the county closes certain roads to accommodate joggers, bicyclers and roller skaters. Referred to by residents as Canada Road Bicycle Sundays, the distance covers just over a mile and restroom facilities are available at a local park.
40.5 Miles
88% 8 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 519 Marine View St, Ste J, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
As a training facility for baseball and softball, Diamond In The Rough Baseball offers visitors amenities like hitting tunnels, pitching tunnels, fielding areas, batting cages, and soft toss stations. The center also hosts baseball camps and clinics.
40.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Tennis 35460 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
With Tenndeavor, visitors can receive personalized tennis instruction with tennis professionals. The team helps visitors develop the correct form and techniques to make it from a novice to an advanced level.
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