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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6.3 Miles
81% 27 votes
Farms & Ranches 13100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95015 MoreLess Info
Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve features a brick winery building and farm complex. The open space lands offers a respite from everyday life and an opportunity to experience and learn about the diverse natural environment in the Bay Area.
6.4 Miles
85% 33 votes
Gardens 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking tour at Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens. Complete with hundreds of different trees, flowers and plants, this facility is where the editors and staff of the magazine test out of all their revolutionary gardening ideas.
6.4 Miles
47% 179 votes
Bowling 2780 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
AMF Moonlite Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley that host leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center also hosts parties and special events and has an arcade and snack bar.
6.5 Miles
77% 31 votes
Walking Trails San Tomas, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
A feeder trail to the larger San Francisco Bay Trail, the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail connects the Bay Trail to the Santa Clara area. The trail is paved and allows for pedestrian travel.
6.5 Miles
88% 78 votes
Botanical Gardens 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Allied Arts Guild is an event space and botanical gardens, with beautiful architecture and many art shops as well. The venue is a popular wedding destination and there are docent-led garden tours almost daily.
6.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 100 Ansel Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94028 MoreLess Info
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.
6.6 Miles
72% 109 votes
Parks 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Central Park in Santa Clara is a fully equipped hub of fun and entertainment. Amenities include an amphitheatre, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a 30,000 square foot community center.
6.6 Miles
79% 142 votes
Specialty Museums 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA MoreLess Info
Any techie's dream come true, the Intel Corp and Museum documents the history of innovation over the past several decades. From the invention of the semiconductor to the first RAM, Intel walks visitors through a journey of its success, trials, and tribulations.
6.6 Miles
43% 37 votes
History Museums 2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 MoreLess Info
The Intel Museum of Santa Clara, California celebrates the company and the latest advancements in technology. Science and tech enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the hands on exhibits, the company's history and more.
6.6 Miles
80% 15 votes
Horseback Riding Portola Valley Training Center, 100 Ansel Lane, Barns 2 & 15, Menlo Park, CA 94028 MoreLess Info
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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