Free & Cheap Things to Do in Castro Valley, CA

  • The list below includes 818 free or cheap things to do in or near Castro Valley, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From Lake Chabot Regional Park to Fairmont Ridge Staging Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castro Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
  • The list below includes 818 free or cheap things to do in or near Castro Valley, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From Lake Chabot Regional Park to Fairmont Ridge Staging Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castro Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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9.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 7601 Shady Creek Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Alamo Creek Park has large grassy fields for visitors to play and run in. Additional facilities at the park include a basketball court, picnic tables for eating at, and a creek.
9.8 Miles
86% 161 votes
Mini Golf 1511 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
At Subpar Miniature Golf, visitors can play an indoor, 18 hole miniature golf course that is decorated with miniature buildings and murals. The facility has an arcade area with skee ball, air hockey, racing games, and pool tables.
9.8 Miles
100% 72 votes
Arcades 1414 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Featuring classic video games, High Scores Arcade focuses on arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as music from the 1970s and 1980s. It offers dozens of games to play and a high score board for top achievers.
9.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Bay Mecartney Rd & Adelphian Road, Alameda, CA 94502 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total distance of 31.83-acres of land, Shoreline Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas and a play area for children. The picnic areas can be rented for private parties, corporate outings, or church events.
9.9 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.
9.9 Miles
29% 145 votes
Bowling 300 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94502 MoreLess Info
Traditional-style bowling is available AMF Southshore Lanes across 40 individual lanes. Flat-screen televisions have been installed at each of the lanes to provide crystal clear score tracking, and there is an on-site video game arcade and six billiard tables.
9.9 Miles
93% 86 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Ave, Alameda, CA MoreLess Info
The historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex was originally founded in 1932. It was recently fully restored with an adjoining bistro restaurant and presents first-run Hollywood films in addition to classic family films daily.
9.9 Miles
94% 90 votes
Historic Sites P.O. Box 2247, Niles Station, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
9.9 Miles
83% 410 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is a historic theater that shows first-run movies in a stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to it is the Cinema Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar that offers specials in conjunction with the theater.
10.0 Miles
The USS Hornet is a military museum that contains a number of aircrafts on exhibit, including jets, helicopters, and propellers. The location also hosts special events for guests to enjoy, including a Halloween event that features live music and special tours of a haunted ship.
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