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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14.5 Miles
77% 13 votes
Parks 1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
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.
14.5 Miles
56% 36 votes
Skating Rinks 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
Walnut Creek On Ice is an ice skating rink open during the winter months of the year. Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and birthday parties are a few of the events hosted at the rink.
14.5 Miles
86% 29 votes
Parks 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
At 1,060-acres, Diablo Foothills Regional Park offers open land for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. The relatively undeveloped park offers views of the San Francisco Bay region and is notable for its oak woodlands and sandstone formations.
14.5 Miles
94% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is a park populated by oak woodlands and sandstone formations. The park offers picnic areas, softball fields, and volleyball courts, as well as a supervised swimming pool.
14.6 Miles
87% 54 votes
Running/Jogging San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
14.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
14.7 Miles
87% 252 votes
Parks 1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
14.7 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
14.8 Miles
83% 187 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Offering an interactive opportunity for visitors to meet animals, CuriOdyssey offers unique programs, events, and exhibits to the public. Events include animal shows ever weekend, highlighting a different animal each time, and community days.
14.8 Miles
90% 316 votes
Movie Theaters 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
At the Century Theaters at Pacific Commons, movie fans can enjoy first-run screenings of films in stadium seating. The location's technical features include XD, NextGen, RealD 3D, high frame rate, and digital projection.
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