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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33.2 Miles
74% 172 votes
Cocktail Lounge 999 California St. at Mason St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Top of the Mark is a hotel bar well-known for its stunning views of the city. The menu is simple but they offer a wide variety of beverages. The best time to visit is during the late hours of night, especially on weekends, to avoid the crowd.
33.2 Miles
86% 1074 votes
Neighborhoods Fulton St. at Steiner St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
33.2 Miles
79% 14 votes
Bars 950 Geary Blvd. between Larkin and Polk, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Grab a bite while enjoying live entertainment at the Edinburgh Castle Pub. Along with casual dining, this pub features a variety of bands and offers occasional dancing and other social activities.
33.2 Miles
68% 789 votes
Neighborhoods Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan, San Francisco, CA 94117 MoreLess Info
Take a stroll back in time with a visit to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Still holding on to the 60’s culture, this community is home to trendy shops, quaint cafes and interesting architecture.
33.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Religious Buildings 720 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Buddha's Universal Church welcomes practitioners from all sects of Buddhism. They have classes for those who would like to learn more about Buddhist teachings.
33.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Bars 1840 Haight St., San Francisco, CA 94117 MoreLess Info
Club Boomerang is a night club in San Francisco. Many famous rock musicians have performed here over the years.
33.3 Miles
92% 641 votes
Religious Buildings 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Grace Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral located on California street in San Francisco. Apart from being a church, it also hosts and organizes in partnership with different cultural institutions, various educational programs, music, drama and visual arts events.
33.3 Miles
- 3 votes
Religious Buildings 855 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
One of the most important Buddhist temples in San Francisco is the Kong Chow Temple. You may want to make a suggested donation of $3, and refrain from taking photos, since this is against Buddhist religion.
33.3 Miles
99% 67 votes
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Pier 7

Piers & Boardwalks Embarcadero at Broadway, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Pier 7 serves both fisherman and tourists- its architecture brings back images of the long gone Victorian Age. Its backdrop is the Transamerica Pyramid
33.3 Miles
96% 67 votes
Religious Buildings 1111 Gough Street at Geary Street, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Despite being a place of worship, St. Mary's Cathedral also offers tours to it's visitors, at certain times of the day, where they can admire the architecture and even buy a small souvenir from the gift shop.
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