Free & Cheap Things to Do in Seaside, CA

  • The list below includes 151 free or cheap things to do in or near Seaside, California, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Recreation Centers and Sports Teams (Amateur).
  • From Seaside Beach to Sunday Blues in the Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Seaside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas.
  • The list below includes 151 free or cheap things to do in or near Seaside, California, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Recreation Centers and Sports Teams (Amateur).
  • From Seaside Beach to Sunday Blues in the Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Seaside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Salinas.
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6.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 3254 Abdy Way, Marina, CA 93933 MoreLess Info
Glorya Tate Park is a small and traditional city park which is open to the public. The entire park is fenced in for additional safety, and it features an on-site building that can be rented for small gatherings for up to 60 people.
6.7 Miles
77% 214 votes
Farms & Ranches 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
The Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is a 500-acre resort that has a golf course, a spa, a social lounge, a nine-court tennis complex, and two saltwater swimming pools. The resort can be used for hiking, equestrian activities, and mountain biking.
6.8 Miles
92% 103 votes
103

Tor House

Architectural Buildings 26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
The Tor House belonged to Robinson Jeffers, a famous Carmel author. Tour his house and see where the author worked.
7.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Lighthouses Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Point Montera has some beautiful views of the ocean, and a nice lighthouse. A good place for a picnic or an afternoon walk.
8.1 Miles
88% 7536 votes
Scenic Drives Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
The Seventeen Mile Drive is a scenic auto route that passes through Pebble Beach. It affords views of the water and coastline so breathtaking that both tourists and locals make it a point to drive on it as often as possible.
8.7 Miles
98% 13395 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 1, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
One of California's most beautiful and pristine state parks, the Point Lobos State Reserve offers terrific hiking and camping opportunities. It is also popular with wildlife enthusiasts and nature photographers.
9.0 Miles
81% 21 votes
107

Toro Park

Parks 501 Monterey-Salinas Hwy 68, Salinas, CA 93908 MoreLess Info
Situated on 4,756 acres, Toro Park features over 20 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The park offers sports facilities, picnic areas, a children's playground, access to wildlife and views of Monterey Bay.
9.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
Hiking Trails Portola Dr & Reservation Road, Salinas, CA 93908 MoreLess Info
Once a military installation, Ford Ord is now a national monument surrounded by the Fort Ord Public Lands. The Public Lands are thousands of acres of protected, undeveloped land, home to many rare plant and animal species.
10.1 Miles
97% 192 votes
National & State Parks Monterey, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
Hiking and whale watching are available at Garrapata State Park. However, the park is becoming more popular, and some of the wildlife has migrated elsewhere.
10.6 Miles
96% 877 votes
Beaches US Higway 1, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
A haven for sea birds, fish and small crustaceans, the Carmel River State Beach is a one-mile strip of sand and surf on the shores of a lagoon. It is a popular fishing spot and launching point for small watercraft.
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