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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33.9 Miles
88% 1258 votes
Art Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118 MoreLess Info
Explore fine art, architecture and a breathtaking landscape design at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. Located in the Golden State Park, this museum offers both regular and special exhibits, as well as educational programs for learning.
33.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Dog Park 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
A dog park with a separate section for small dogs, Pinto Lake County Dog Park offers open spaces for dogs to play and socialize. It features 4-foot fences, benches for owners, water fountains, and ample shade.
34.0 Miles
99% 139 votes
Walking Tours Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
34.0 Miles
76% 55 votes
Comedy Clubs 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Many well known comedians have headlined San Francisco’s Cobb's Comedy Club. Cobb's is 18 and over and along with comedic entertainment, it features a full-service bar and dining menu.
34.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Sites 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
34.2 Miles
72% 25 votes
Visitor Centers 39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
The California Welcome Center provides information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and more. They can also help you book tickets for various events and offer wheelchair and stroller hire to help make your holiday easier.
34.2 Miles
81% 68 votes
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Stow Lake

Lake 50 Stow Lake Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 MoreLess Info
Stow Lake has a rental boathouse where visitors can explore the waters. There are plenty of places for picnicking and relaxing, as well.
34.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Bookstores 2848 Webster near Union, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Writer's bookstore specializes in books to help inspire writers. You may see a few, or many people, sitting around the store writing books that will one day be famous.
34.2 Miles
50% 1511 votes
Aquariums The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
34.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Restaurants Beachstreet grill, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Beachstreet Grill San Francisco is a restaurant which is popular for their impressive selection of menu, especially breakfast, to serve which they open as early as 7 a.m. Their food is gluten free and organic. They are also available for booking events.
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