- 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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499 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco Maritime National Park tells the history of boating and more. Visitors can enjoy a boatbuilding workshop, or see amazing views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Open for self-guided tours, the NASA Ames Visitor Center features several exhibits, including a shuttle cockpit simulator and the Mercury Redstone capsule. It also offers an immersive theater that showcases high-definition videos of Mars missions and flights through the galaxy.
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Located along the Stevens Creek Trail, Whisman Park features fields for soccer, softball and football along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
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Writer's bookstore specializes in books to help inspire writers. You may see a few, or many people, sitting around the store writing books that will one day be famous.
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201 South Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94039
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The Rengstorff Park & Pool features a children's playground as well as a public pool that can be used by people of all ages. In addition, the park also offers a gym, walking paths and several picnic spots.
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Portola Valley Training Center, 100 Ansel Lane, Barns 2 & 15, Menlo Park, CA 94028
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An equestrian facility, the California Riding Academy offers lessons in riding in both English and Western styles. Lessons are available for both kids and adults, and the facility hosts a variety of camps and other group programs.
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An equestrian facility, Charlebois Farm offers rider training in both hunter riding and jumper riding. The farm prepares students for competitive horse shows. The farm also offers sales and leases of horses.
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Even though the Village Green Dog Park is not separated based on the size of the dog, it still draws in many with fake grass that keeps the canines from getting too dirty. A wide range of stones and animal-themed art is available for general play.
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Crystal Springs Road, Skyline Blvd, San Bruno, CA 94066
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The Crystal Springs Walking Trail is a part of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail designated for hikers, joggers and equestrians. The trail offers views of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir and connects several other trails in the area.
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Hidden Valley Park is a neighborhood park with play structures for children ages two to 12. The park has reservable picnic shelters, trails that lead to Hidden Lake, and green areas for picnicking and lounging.