- 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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Consisting of a playground and dog park, Cipriani Park offers several climbing structures for children to play on with a wood chip floor. The dog park is gated and provides a space for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
15.1 Miles
The public can rent the space of Seven Hills Park for private gatherings and events for a fee. The park itself features a car-themed playground area, sand volleyball court, walking path, picnic tables, restrooms, and basketball court.
15.2 Miles
84%
504 votes
3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
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A retro styled drive-in movie venue, the West Wind Capitol 6 Drive-In shows Hollywood new releases with all digital projection. The theater hosts promotions like family fun nights, and features a snack bar.
15.2 Miles
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.
15.2 Miles
Dry Creek Park is also known by its longer name of Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, which is located in an area that was famous in the 1880s for large festival events. The park currently holds the Garin Barn Visitor Center, picnic areas, an extensive landscaped garden, and hiking trails.
16.1 Miles
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10 votes
2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
16.4 Miles
San Mateo's Beresford Park is a municipal park that offers a variety of amenities. The park has baseball, basketball, and tennis facilities, public restrooms, a playground, a skating area, and a community garden.
16.4 Miles
Each Sunday the county closes certain roads to accommodate joggers, bicyclers and roller skaters. Referred to by residents as Canada Road Bicycle Sundays, the distance covers just over a mile and restroom facilities are available at a local park.
16.6 Miles
77%
13 votes
1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497
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Parkside Aquatic Park & Launch Ramp features a beach, two playgrounds, reservable and drop-in picnic areas, restrooms and the boating launch ramp. Swimming is allowed but there are no lifeguards on duty.
16.7 Miles
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15 votes
4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
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Established in 1986, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a facility dedicated to educating about the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many exhibits, attending community programs, or enjoying fun activities offered at the center.