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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24.1 Miles
64% 11 votes
Parks 1007 Simmons Ln, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Offering accommodations for large groups, Pioneer Park features a group barbecue area, covered gazebo and special sites designated for jump houses. The park also offers two tennis courts and playground area.
24.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 2987 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, Pittsburg, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
With baseball fields, soccer fields, and horseshoe play areas, Central Park provides a variety of entertainment opportunities to its visitors. The eight-acre park also has a large picnic site, designed for a total capacity of 100 people.
24.1 Miles
96% 26 votes
Hiking Trails Skyline Blvd & Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096 MoreLess Info
The Sawyer Camp Trail is a segment of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail and is designated for bicyclists, hikers, joggers and equestrians. The best known trail in San Mateo County, Sawyer Camp is about six miles in length.
24.1 Miles
91% 272 votes
Hiking Trails Crystal Springs Rd & Skyline Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
A popular paved trail wide enough for two-way traffic, Sawyer Camp Trail at Crystal Springs Reservoir is designed for hikers, joggers, and bicyclists, and horseback riders. The trail features restrooms at either end as well as picnic areas.
24.1 Miles
44% 447 votes
Movie Theaters 5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Featuring IMAX and RPX auditoriums, Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games and a cafe.
24.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 6100 Tassajara Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
A regional park known for its hiking trails, Tassajara Creek Regional Park offers extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing and a moderate difficulty level for hikers. The park also has a dog park area.
24.1 Miles
51% 45 votes
Skating Rinks 815 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Belmont Iceland is an ice arena that has public skating hours and also features programs for figure skating, hockey, broomball and speed skating. They also have some arcade games and vending machines.
24.2 Miles
92% 79 votes
Skate Parks 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
24.2 Miles
55% 22 votes
Dog Park James Donlon Blvd & Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Markley Creek Dog Park is a dog park divided into two enclosed sections. One section is for large dogs, and the other is for smaller dogs. The park maintains a dog drinking fountain and doggy bags are provided.
24.3 Miles
68% 123 votes
Dog Park Mission Blvd & 7th Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Dog owners and their pets can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities at the Drigon Dog Park. Along with standard walking paths, there are watering stations, scooper dispensers, fake fire hydrants, dog tunnels, and a climbing platform.
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