Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mountain View, CA

  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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46.1 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Sites Benicia, CA MoreLess Info
The Benicia State Capital and Historical Park is the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol building still in existent. The interior of the site features period furnishing and exhibits, including desks with 19th century newspapers.
46.1 Miles
34% 47 votes
Bowling 88 Vivian Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling facility, Country Club Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. It provides a restaurant, a full-service bar, television screens for sports viewing, billiard tables, party hosting and arcade games.
46.1 Miles
80% 10 votes
History Museums 115 West G Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Holding the original California state capital building, the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park shows visitors the history of California. The building has reconstructions of the original furniture and writing desks used in the capitol.
46.1 Miles
78% 9 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 733 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1998, the Artcentric Ceramic Painting Studio is a studio that allows guests to paint their own pottery, glass, or mosaics. Guests commonly visit the studio during birthday parties, group outings, or nights-out.
46.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Marinas 5 Marina Plz, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
With boat boarding available, Antioch Marina provides visitors with direct access to San Joaquin River. From the marina, visitors can watch a wide variety of boats pass by, from small speedboats to large transport vessels.
46.2 Miles
95% 20 votes
History Museums 2060 Camel Road, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Benicia Historical Museum will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, including exhibits on beer brewing and concerts. The location's buildings were constructed with native California sandstone.
46.2 Miles
77% 13 votes
Swimming Pool 181 E J Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
James Lemos Pool is a swimming center with separate pools for lap swimming and recreational swimming and a kiddie pool with a fountain. They also have a large water slide and diving board for the larger pools.
46.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Marinas 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The Pittsburg Marina is a 575 slip municipal marina that provides boaters with easy access to the upper delta region of the San Francisco Bay. The marina provides amenities including public transportation, a dockside market, and restaurants.
46.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Fishing 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Fish Hookers provides private charters for up to six people, beginners to pros. The boat is fully equipped for fishing the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, and the Delta and San Francisco Bay for salmon, striped bass, sturgeon, and more.
46.4 Miles
88% 25 votes
Beaches 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.