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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6-acre park includes a historical home and ranch and explores different cultures’ impacts on Fruitvale and California
13.0 Miles
43% 644 votes
Movie Theaters 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Century 20 Theatre is a large, conveniently located movie theatre with two floors of space. Visitors enjoy purchasing fresh popcorn and settling into the comfortable seats to enjoy a great film.
13.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3240 Withers Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Featuring maple trees and a play structure for young children to enjoy, Brookwood Park is a suitable location for a family outing. The location also contains bathroom facilities and picnic areas.
13.1 Miles
64% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 1201 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring a Cinemark XD auditorium, Walnut Creek 14 & XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe.
13.1 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 1536 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The Small Talk Family Cafe is an indoor play space and cafe that has the goal of being a place where people can sit down and enjoy a bite to eat. The cafe also offers yoga classes and art programs.
13.2 Miles
63% 8 votes
Fishing 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Blue Runner Sport fishing offers private sport fishing tours. All of the tours are taken on a DELTA, one of the most high-tech and comfortable fishing boats in the industry.
13.3 Miles
64% 14 votes
Gardens 1690 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Wilhelmina Garden is an especially nice place to be in the spring. Its windmills are works of art in their own right.
13.3 Miles
98% 221 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Established by Edith Heath in 1948, Heath Ceramics is popular as much for its quality ceramic ware as for the friendly and informative factory tours. Besides the ceramics, the store also offers glassware, jewelry, candles and a variety of tiles.
13.3 Miles
82% 55 votes
Parks Orange Ave & Tennis Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
South San Francisco's Orange Memorial Park is a family friendly park with many recreational amenities. The park includes a large children's playground, dog park, BBQ and picnic areas, tennis courts and a weekend farmer's market.
13.3 Miles
80% 20 votes
Badminton 1404 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
At Bay Badminton Center, visitors can reserve a court from 9 courts to choose from for badminton. All of the courts have a Robbins flooring system and are padded to accommodate players.
13.3 Miles
29% 14 votes
Soccer Field 1422 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
World Cup Indoor Soccer is an indoor soccer club that features youth leagues, co-ed leagues, youth soccer camps, and adult soccer programs. The club is available for private birthday parties and practices.
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