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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Instructors acquaint students with sailing vernacular and basic techniques during hands-on sailing sessions
10.2 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 480 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
10.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Historic Buildings 2400 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
In 1968,Jefferson Airplane, the rock band bought this 20-room San Francisco mansion to use it as a recording studio, rehearsal hall, office and home for the band's members.The current occupants do not accept touring guests.
10.3 Miles
93% 2243 votes
History Museums 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
Take a walk back in time at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Paying homage to the great works of this filmmaker, this museum offers numerous programs and exhibits that tell the Walt Disney story.
10.3 Miles
69% 51 votes
Landmarks E Richmond Ave at Garrad Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
The Richmond Plunge is an aquatics center that offers opening swimming sessions along with aquatic fitness programs. The center also offers swimming lessons, family and recreational swim sessions, and youth swimming programs.
10.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Dog Park 83-123 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Fun for dog and dog owners alike is the Judge George D Carroll Dog Park. Offering extensive grassy spaces for dogs to run off leash, the park also offers a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
10.3 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
Washington Manor Park has 15 acres featuring barbecue pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, a play area for children, a large grassy field, and more. It also boasts an aquatic center for fun in the water.
10.4 Miles
49% 84 votes
Bowling 887 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Manor Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center provides a party room for private events, a snack bar with food and drinks, a pro shop and a bar with adult beverages.
10.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 400 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Preserving the history of the region, Richmond Museum of History offers visitors a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits to browse. The museum features photo collection that depicts what local streets looked like from the 1920s to the 1950s.
10.6 Miles
41% 58 votes
Haunted Tours BayFair Mall, 15555 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of scares and thrills at Fear Overload Eternal Nightmare Haunted House. The haunted park features two haunted houses including one based on the famous zodiac killer.
10.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 3420 Mt Diablo Blvd, Ste a, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Lafayette Art Gallery is a fine art gallery showcasing artwork by both emerging and established artists. The gallery exhibits and sells artwork from a variety of artistic disciplines, such as jewelry, sculpture, oil, acrylic, mixed media, clay, metal, and glass.
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