Free & Cheap Things to Do in Berkeley, CA

  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
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Diners seated around woven baskets use injera flatbread to scoop up lentils, chicken & lamb stewed in imported spices
11.3 Miles
88% 259 votes
Natural History Museums 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Not only a monument of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, California provides an interactive experience for all visitors. With over 25 live animal presentations, historical exhibits, and children's classes, it is a wonderful learning experience.
11.3 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Conzelman Road, Sausalito, CA 94966 MoreLess Info
Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
11.4 Miles
88% 269 votes
Parks Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 MoreLess Info
Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's more popular parks owing to its close proximity to many good restaurants nearby. It is a great place for a day long picnic, sun basking or a walk. The park is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the city.
11.4 Miles
Bay Area Discovery Museum is a 7.5 acres natural area museum for children, located in Sausalito, California. They emphasize on creative thinking all in children and on developing their creativity.
11.4 Miles
93% 135 votes
Historic Sites 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
The John Muir National Historic Site is a dedicated to the founder of the environmental movement. There are several group and walking tours available throughout his home as well as the surrounding land so visitors can learn more about the impact Muir made on society.
11.4 Miles
73% 37 votes
Visitor Centers 2100 Bridgeway Blvd, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
As an educational center, Bay Model Visitor Center features miniature models of the Golden Gate bridge, Suisun Bay, and other regional landmarks in a hydraulics pool facility. While touring the museum, visitors can learn about the area's delta system.
11.4 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks Buena Vista & First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
Located on 13-acres of land in total, Larkey Park is a community park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a children's playground, a picnic area, walking trail, and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum on-site.
11.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 750 Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Rodgers-Smith Park is a large recreational park that provides a myriad of activities for all ages. It includes swings, slides and a sand pit for children, and a baseball field, basketball court and bocce ball court for adults.
11.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Pleasant Hill Rd E, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Nancy Boyd Park is a recently renovated park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and group sports arenas. Amenities include barbecues, restrooms, a gazebo, soccer fields, and baseball fields.
11.6 Miles
90% 77 votes
Beaches Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Rodeo beach is located three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the things you can do here are picnic, kite-flying, surfing and of course go for a walk on the rocky beach.
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