Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, CA

  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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44.3 Miles
83% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 16 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, visitors can go hiking, surfing, swimming, boating, geocaching and fishing. The location also contains picnic areas, interpretive exhibits, and restrooms for visitors to use.
44.3 Miles
32% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 3300 N Naglee Rd, West Valley Mall, Tracy, CA 95376 MoreLess Info
Cinemark Theaters is a 14 screen movie theater that features stadium seating along with an arcade. The theater also provides access to the Great Valley Mall which has numerous shopping venues and dining options.
44.3 Miles
9% 11 votes
1143

Tilt

Arcades 3200 N Naglee Road, Tracy, CA 95304 MoreLess Info
Tilt is a video game arcade that features a variety of vintage and more recent video games. The facility also has redemption games with prizes, and air hockey and water gun games.
44.4 Miles
93% 43 votes
Playgrounds 3777 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Kids Gone Wild is a recreational facility that features 4,200-foot playroom, a 24-foot slide, mini basketball hoops, a toddlers play area, and a bounce house. The facility has separate party rooms available for rent.
44.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 399 Jill Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 MoreLess Info
Verner Hanson Park is a city park that features large open green spaces, basketball courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds with a variety of equipment. The park also has a horseshoe pit.
44.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Laser Tag 4 Padre Parkway, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
The home of laser tag and family entertainment, QZAR Laser Tag offers guests the opportunity to enjoy laser tag games in their space like maze arena. They also offer party rooms for events and an arcade with over 40 machines.
44.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skate Parks 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA MoreLess Info
Loved by patrons of all ages is Cal Skate of Rohnert Park. The skating rink is an indoor facility that features a large rink, arcade, snack shop, billiards and more.
44.7 Miles
79% 33 votes
1148

Cal Skate

Inline Skating 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Public skating sessions and birthday parties are a few of the reasons that bring individuals to Cal Skate, a public roller skating rink. The rink offers many more amenities, including a pro shop, snack bar, and learn-to-skate classes.
44.8 Miles
33% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 555 Rohnert Park Expy W, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Reading Cinemas is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities to its visitors to promote an enjoyable movie watching experience. These include full stadium seating and digital projection, as well as access to concessions and an arcade.
45.2 Miles
75% 40 votes
Bowling 300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Featuring 50 lanes, Double Decker Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. It has a snack bar, a lounge and sports bar with televisions, arcade video games and a pro shop with equipment and lessons available.