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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Boxing coaches teach footwork, combinations, and punches in a gym with a regulation sized ring and 14 heavy bags
12.0 Miles
93% 15 votes
241

Meek Park

Parks 240 Hampton Road, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Home to the historic Meek Mansion, Meek Estate Park offers a wedding site adjacent to the mansion that is available for rental. The park also picnic areas, barbecue grills and a playground.
12.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks Richmond, CA 94875 MoreLess Info
Part of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Alvarado Park provides access to Wildcat Creek and features old stonework. The park has a children's playground, open green space for recreational activities, picnic facilities and a gazebo.
12.0 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Conzelman Road, Sausalito, CA 94966 MoreLess Info
Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
12.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Fox Valley Farm is a hunter and jumper horse facility that provides riding lessons and training to riders and horses of every level. They boast two covered arenas, a full-sized outdoor dressage and two jump arenas.
12.1 Miles
73% 37 votes
Visitor Centers 2100 Bridgeway Blvd, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
As an educational center, Bay Model Visitor Center features miniature models of the Golden Gate bridge, Suisun Bay, and other regional landmarks in a hydraulics pool facility. While touring the museum, visitors can learn about the area's delta system.
12.2 Miles
94% 64 votes
Parks Clement Street at 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of San Francisco, Lincoln Park is a popular venue for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with a golf course and hiking trails, this park has a rich and valued history.
12.3 Miles
90% 77 votes
Beaches Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Rodeo beach is located three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the things you can do here are picnic, kite-flying, surfing and of course go for a walk on the rocky beach.
12.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Hillside Blvd & School Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Paradise Valley Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, a basketball court, a playground, and a dog park. The dog park includes wide open grassy areas and trash receptacles.
12.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Rivers St. & San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
At Wanlass Park, visitors can take advantage of the site's play structures and grassy fields. Combined with its picnic areas and barbeque pits, the site serves as a suitable location for a family outing.
12.4 Miles
97% 1883 votes
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Lands End

Parks Western End Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Connecting the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End is a series of jogging and walking trails. Great views of the San Francisco skyline can be had from here.
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