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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47.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542 MoreLess Info
The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
47.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1777 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
The Peninsula Museum of Art is an art museum dedicated to fostering dynamic cultural dialog through artistic exhibitions. The museum displays several rotating art exhibits and offers various educational artistic programs.
47.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks Hayward Blvd at Plumas Ct, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
A city park with bay views, J.A. Lewis Park offers several amenities for families including a playground with equipment for both older and younger children. The park also has barbecue grills and a picnic area.
47.3 Miles
88% 17 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1864 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Burlingamer is a sports and recreation organization that hosts a wide variety of youth athletic leagues and activities, including soccer, futsal, lacrosse, and softball. The facility also features conference rooms and video rooms.
47.3 Miles
73% 11 votes
Basketball 1881 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Promoting basketball for both recreation and fitness, Nothing But Hoops offers programs for all ages. Along with basketball clinics, leagues and camps, the facility is also used for sports oriented birthday parties and other group celebrations.
47.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
Parks Junipero Street & Independence Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Mission Hills Park is a neighborhood park with a hill slide. The park has two play areas with slides, swings, monkey bars and a zip line. There is also a 1/2 basketball court, and a picnic area with a gazebo.
47.8 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
47.9 Miles
37% 35 votes
Swimming Pool 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
48.0 Miles
83% 30 votes
Parks Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
Enjoy five miles of graveled public trails along Hayward Regional Shoreline. With nearly 2,000 acres of water marshes ranging from fresh to saltwater, visitors are sure to enjoy the shoreline wildlife. Fishing is allowed along the levees.
48.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks First & Neal Sts., Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Host to the annual summer Concert in the Park series, Lions Wayside Park features large open green spaces, playgrounds for kids, and picnic areas including barbecue grills and covered tables.
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