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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12.8 Miles
88% 25 votes
Beaches 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
12.8 Miles
67% 9 votes
Recreation Centers 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Recreation Center & Park offers a wide range of activities and classes. Patrons may participate in dance classes, yoga and wine tasting classes. They also have a teen and senior center.
12.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
The Pleasant Hill Community Center is a multipurpose facility that is available for wedding and other event rentals. The center has both large and small rooms and outdoor spaces, as well as a catering-ready kitchen.
12.9 Miles
94% 64 votes
Gardens 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can take in the beauty of nature whilst walking the paths of the Gardens at Heather Farms located in Walnut Creek, California. A series of natural gardens surround the nearby lake, highlighted by the beautiful roses when in season.
12.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields Aladdin Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
San Leandro Ball Park provides a major-league sized baseball facility used by hundreds of teams, from little leagues to semi-pro Old Timers leagues. The park is a fully-developed facility, complete with grandstands, restrooms, lighting, parking, concessions and score booth.
12.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bay Mulford Point Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Mulford Point Park is part of the larger Marina Park area covering the seaside areas at the very end of the shoreline point. Besides offering views of the Pacific, visitors will also find picnic tables and fishing areas as well.
12.9 Miles
67% 15 votes
Marinas 7 N Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Martinez Marina is nestled within the City of Martinez Waterfront Park and offers a picturesque setting. The Marina features a range of amenities including laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, pump out station, electricity, and fresh water.
12.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 660 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Holiday Highlands Park is a family-oriented recreational park. It offers several children's playgrounds with swings, spiral slides, jungle gyms and large sand pits, lighted pathways suitable for dog walking and bike rides, and a large multi-use field.
12.9 Miles
81% 124 votes
Parks 301 N San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
With 102 acres, Heather Farm Park offers a range of activities for visitors including a skate park, dog park, swim center, a community center and equestrian center. Other amenities include bike paths, sand volleyball, playground, fishing pond and athletic fields.
13.0 Miles
94% 66 votes
Parks Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Located in San Leandro, Marina Park is a popular picnic spot. Featuring barbecue grills and three newly remodeled picnic areas, the 30-acre park is home to a mile-long par course and a large green area as well.
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