- 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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21.4 Miles
The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
21.5 Miles
Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
21.5 Miles
90%
90 votes
1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
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Founded in the late-19th century, Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks is a collection of parks offering a number of amenities to its guests. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy viewing the native wildlife, hiking, or having picnics.
21.5 Miles
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
21.5 Miles
77%
13 votes
1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497
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Parkside Aquatic Park & Launch Ramp features a beach, two playgrounds, reservable and drop-in picnic areas, restrooms and the boating launch ramp. Swimming is allowed but there are no lifeguards on duty.
21.5 Miles
63%
8 votes
401 Old Ranch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
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Visitors can follow a marked path on hilly terrain to play disc golf at Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course. The course has several elevation increases that provide views of the surrounding hillside.
21.5 Miles
Take the kids for some outdoor playground fun at Piccadilly Square Park. Activity panels and climbing features are sure to keep them entertained. Swings, a climbing wall and sand pit are also available.
21.5 Miles
At 3 miles round trip, Summit View Trails is a nature trail that gains 200 feet in elevation. The trail provides scenic views of the valley and the surrounding hills.
21.5 Miles
The fenced-in, dinosaur-themed Piccadilly Park offers 2 play structures; one for smaller children, and one for older kids. A small basketball court and gazebo are available, along with a well maintained restroom.
21.6 Miles
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.