Free & Cheap Things to Do in Watsonville, CA

  • The list below includes 208 free or cheap things to do in or near Watsonville, California, including 98 different types of inexpensive activities like Dog Park, Parks, Walking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • From Sunset State Beach to Mount Madonna County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watsonville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove and Morgan Hill.
  • The list below includes 208 free or cheap things to do in or near Watsonville, California, including 98 different types of inexpensive activities like Dog Park, Parks, Walking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • From Sunset State Beach to Mount Madonna County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Watsonville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove and Morgan Hill.
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Cafe Ella 734 East Lake Avenue, Ste 1, Watsonville, CA MoreLess Info
Get a hot filling breakfast like a morning wrap or waffle, or opt for all-day items like panini sandwiches, organic salads or home made soup
9.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
9.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
9.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bay 161-177 Seacliff Dr E, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
9.5 Miles
79% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 122 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
9.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 7605-B Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
9.7 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
9.7 Miles
83% 750 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
9.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
10.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Sites 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
10.7 Miles
100% 19 votes
Hiking Trails Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring a 120-foot waterfall, Salmon Creek Falls Trail brings visitors close up to the waterfall over rocky terrain. The trail can be used for hiking and also has swimming areas and a shallow river that can be used for wading.
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