- 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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50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010
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Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
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Poplar Beach is popular with animal lovers because dogs on leashes are allowed right on the beach, and, in addition, riders can ride horses on the beach. This beach connects to the Coastside Trail, and has stunning views of the ocean.
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A Cinemark theater, the Century Downtown 12 is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, and is located at the center of a variety of restaurants and bars.
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Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
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Blufftop Coastal Park is a scenic and peaceful natural area that offers beach access, walking, running, and biking trails that wind through the surrounding woods, and benches to sit and relax.
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San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
26.8 Miles
Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking are popular recreational activities at Henry W. Coe State Park. Furthermore, the area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive Mountain Lion.
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2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
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The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum educates visitors on the agricultural history of Santa Cruz County. The center features a two story wood barn, a garden that grows fresh produce and a shed featuring historic gardening tools.
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Dating back to 1885, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California is home to a spectacle of family-friendly events. Visitors can enjoy the State Fair in September, as well as year round horse races and car shows.
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Car racing enthusiasts can enjoy dirt track competitions every weekend at Ocean Speedway. The facility also provides an array of concessions including sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, beer and other beverages.