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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Learn techniques to fuse glass and make jewelry, or shape, weld, and cast metal; all materials and lunch included
12.7 Miles
88% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 2853 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 222 Lausanne Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
With an open multipurpose field, Hillside Park offers visitors opportunities for outdoor activities like jogging, soccer, picnics, and more. The park has a gated tennis court that can be reserved on a first come first serve basis.
12.8 Miles
97% 249 votes
Kayaking Schoonmaker Point, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
12.8 Miles
75% 28 votes
Parks 650 Poplar Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
With 2 miles of trails, Sign Hill Park has 30 acres of open space ad is home to the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Other species of wildlife found on Sign Hill include gulls, egrets, and turns.
12.9 Miles
92% 227 votes
Historic Ships 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
12.9 Miles
89% 240 votes
Visitor Centers Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
12.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks Richmond, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area are offered at Hilltop Lake Park. It is located along 36 acres of land, and there is an extensive walking path that runs around Hilltop Lake and Garrity Creek.
12.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Gallery 20628 Rustic Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The World Wide Art, Inc. art gallery and shop features works by world renowned artists and original Disney Works. Other limited edition pieces available to view and purchase include works by Hanna Barbera, Thomas Kinkade and Marvel.
13.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Cultural Centers 423 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1994, the APOP Hawaiian Cultural Center is an organization dedicated to educating the public about Hawaii and its culture. The center offers numerous Hawaiian classes and workshops, art exhibits, and hula contests throughout the year.
13.0 Miles
26% 108 votes
Bowling 3501 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Alley, Castro Village Bowl, is a facility that features 32-lanes, automatic scoring, bumpers for inexperienced bowlers, a full service cocktail lounge, and a snack bar. The alley has bowling leagues for people of all ages.
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