Free & Cheap Things to Do in Modesto, CA

  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Modesto, California, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Family Fun Center.
  • From Yosemite National Park to Graceada Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Modesto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock, Oakdale, Manteca and Tracy.
  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Modesto, California, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Family Fun Center.
  • From Yosemite National Park to Graceada Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Modesto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock, Oakdale, Manteca and Tracy.
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Menu includes meat lovers omelets, bacon cheeseburgers with fried eggs, grilled veggie sandwiches, classic clubs, seasoned fries, and soup
37.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 331 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 MoreLess Info
Specializing in the stand-up version of this unique sport, Discovery Bay Paddleboards both sells and rents equipment for enthusiasts. The staff also offer lessons and guided tours to help initiate new riders into the hobby.
38.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Paddleboarding 1101 W Turner Road, Lodi, CA MoreLess Info
The Explore Stand Up Paddle Company is a stand up paddle board rental company that offers performance surfing, white-water paddling, and open-ocean racing boards. The company also provides paddle boarding lessons.
38.5 Miles
98% 56 votes
Paintball 1230 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Featuring 9 fields, American Paintball Park offers visitors a 6.6 acre facility for competitive paintball games. The park also has laser tag, with detachable head sensors and XM7 Skinny’s included with admission.
38.7 Miles
70% 10 votes
Parks 1101 W Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242 MoreLess Info
Lodi Lake Park is a large, lakeside nature park. Visitors can fish, swim and kayak on the lake, walk a nature trail and encounter an array of wildlife, and take chartered boat tours down the Mokelumne River.
38.9 Miles
76% 116 votes
Visitor Centers 2545 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242 MoreLess Info
Lodi Wine & Visitor Center is the place where visitors can taste local wine specialties and where they can gather information about the area and the local producers.
39.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Henry Miller Road, Los Banos, CA 93635 MoreLess Info
The Los Banos Wildlife Area is a sprawling wildlife preserve home to over 6,000 acres of wetlands, marsh and lakes. Visitors enjoy the areas many trails, birdwatching, fishing, hunting and wildlife watching.
39.3 Miles
91% 11 votes
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Lodi Lake

Lake 1301 W Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242 MoreLess Info
Lodi Lake is a scenic lake commonly visited by local enthusiasts of nature and outdoor activities. While at the lake, visitors enjoy boating and kayaking, having picnics near the water, or public swimming on the lake's beach.
40.0 Miles
90% 107 votes
Parks 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Del Valle Regional Park is located 10 miles south of Livermore, in a valley. If offers a multitude of recreational activities as swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping, boat rental and lake tours.
40.2 Miles
79% 19 votes
Farmers Markets 4526 E. Hwy 140, Merced, CA 95340 MoreLess Info
Merced Fruit Barn provides a wide selection of locally grown produce along with honey, dried fruits and nuts. deli sandwiches, and ice cream. The barn also features picnic areas and a variety of farm animals.
40.9 Miles
97% 31 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Elk and Waterfowl auto tour routes, Los Banos, CA 93635 MoreLess Info
The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge features thousands of acres of wetlands that are managed to produce natural food sources for hundreds of migratory birds. A wide diversity of hawks, owls and songbirds also make their home in the area.
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