Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hayward, CA

  • The list below includes 826 free or cheap things to do in or near Hayward, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Aquariums and Playgrounds.
  • From Hayward Japanese Gardens to Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hayward and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
  • The list below includes 826 free or cheap things to do in or near Hayward, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Aquariums and Playgrounds.
  • From Hayward Japanese Gardens to Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hayward and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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16.1 Miles
25% 4 votes
Restaurants 235 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Located on University Avenue, Da Hookah Spot offers a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy herbal shisha via the use of an oriental smoking pipe, whilst chatting to friends, drinking smoothies and listening to music.
16.1 Miles
59% 136 votes
Historic Homes 367 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Sitting on Addison Avenue in Palo Alto, California, the Hewlett Packard Garage is the birthplace of the international technology company. The unimposing garage remains just as it was in 1939, the year Hewlett Packard was founded.
16.1 Miles
98% 373 votes
Movie Theaters 221 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Palo Alto's The Stanford Theatre is dedicated to the art of cinema and its role in American culture. The theater has a Wurlitzer organ for silent film screenings, and frequently hosts independent festivals.
16.1 Miles
83% 29 votes
Art Museum 351 Homer, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Highlighting inventions and technological advancements, The Museum of American Heritage features many interesting exhibits. A diverse collection, displays include artifacts such as typewriters and phonographs, as well as appliances like vacuums, stoves and refrigerators.
16.1 Miles
64% 120 votes
Movie Theaters 430 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
The Aquarius Theatre is a retro styled movie theater that offers a vintage theater experience. One of a few small theaters showing limited release, independent, and foreign films, this double theater features a concession stand and an old-fashioned atmosphere.
16.1 Miles
27% 11 votes
Dog Park 1125 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Burlingame Dog Exercise Park is the place to go with man's best friend in California. Gated parks for both small and large dogs allow for a more personal play place fit for all breeds, completed with benches and water fountains.
16.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Consisting of four major trails, Hidden Canyon Park accommodates hikers and mountain bikers that weave between hills and creeks. From the park, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding hills and city, including a view of San Mateo bridge.
16.1 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.
16.1 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.
16.2 Miles
18% 17 votes
Dog Park 2525 Buena Vista Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Featuring a separate section for smaller dogs, Cipriani Dog Park offers ample room for dogs to run and play. There is also a watering area and to help keep the park clean, there are scoopers and receptacles for dog waste.
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