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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27.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 790 2nd Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Take a break from the California heat at Brentwood City Park. This wonderland of play provides a splash pad for kids to play and ample shade, as well as playground areas for kids and picnic tables for families.
27.2 Miles
89% 81 votes
Walking Trails 1 State Park Rd, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Benicia State Recreation Area will be able to go picnicking, bird watching, and fishing. The site is also an ideal location for guests who wish to go cycling, running, walking, or roller skating.
27.2 Miles
79% 441 votes
Movie Theaters 201 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
27.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Playgrounds 1765 Adams Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Escape from the Brentwood, California heat at Blue Goose Park. In addition to the water spraying sculptures, the park boasts a variety of kid friendly features including a rock climbing wall as well as picnic areas for families to enjoy their time together.
27.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
Beaches Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Naples Beach is a small beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Hiking, biking, horse riding, camping, sunbathing and picnicking are just some of the activities you can do here.
27.3 Miles
96% 89 votes
Beaches Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors to Half Moon Bay enjoy spending time at Cowell Ranch State Beach. This beach offers a one-mile circular walking trail that is flat and easy to navigate. Cowell Ranch State Beach also contains many fascinating plant species and is frequently visited by pelicans.
27.3 Miles
67% 2149 votes
Science Museums 201 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose, California is home to The Tech Museum of Innovation, a unique science museum that emphasizes engineering and mechanics. The museum offers many programs for children, but it not exclusively a children's museum. It is free and open to the public.
27.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 684 Hastings Drive, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
The Jack London Park is a local neighborhood city-run park open to the public. The park offers a variety of amenities, including a playground, a basketball court, soccer and baseball fields, and picnic tables.
27.3 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755 MoreLess Info
With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
27.3 Miles
65% 57 votes
Recreation Centers 1510 Neroly Road, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
A fitness and racquet club, Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa offers members a variety of amenities. It features a wide array of fitness classes, personal trainer services, child care, and state of the art equipment.
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