- The list below includes 409 free or cheap things to do in or near Saratoga, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Arts Centers and Camping Site.
- From Hakone Gardens to Hunter's Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saratoga and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
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Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA
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Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
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Located within Central Park, Lake Elizabeth measures 83 acres and can be used for fishing and boating. The surrounding park area offers picnic sites, athletic fields, a water park, walking paths, children's playgrounds and a dog park.
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Also known as Community Center Park, Newark Community Park spans 16 acres, and features play structures, softball fields, a horseshoe pit, and basketball courts. The park also has covered picnic areas.
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A coastal brewery with a creative approach, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales makes an array of distinctive craft beers. Some beers are inspired by European styles, while others are more traditionally American. The brewery features a tasting room.
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Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
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1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
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Central Park contains softball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, four playground areas, a golf course, and a water park. The location also contains a dog park and picnic areas.
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A residential community, Lakeshore Park is equipped with a small lake and walkways. Consequently, many walk or jog there for exercise. With lots of ducks and geese, it is also a good place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
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A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.