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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This Peruvian restaurant specializes in authentic dishes like ceviche, causas platters, and sweet dulce de leche biscuits
13.7 Miles
76% 165 votes
Music Venue 1001 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
13.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 25 Karen Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A youth baseball training and instructional facility, GamePrep Baseball Academy offers the guidance of a trained and experienced coaching staff to develop young baseball players. The program also hosts teams.
13.8 Miles
69% 169 votes
Movie Theaters 1069 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
13.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bird Watching 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a bird sanctuary with tidal bay terrain at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. The center features a variety of bird species including thousands of migratory loons, ducks, and grebes.
13.8 Miles
39% 41 votes
Dog Park 4660 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Castro Valley Dog Park offers pet owners the chance to unleash their dogs as they roam around a grassy, tree-surrounded area. The attraction is also attached to a regular park so dog owners can also take their pet on a stroll.
13.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 6600 Greenridge Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Greenridge Park's most notable attraction is its scenic view of the Bay Area, offering photo opportunities. Additionally, the location also contains traditional park facilities, including a playground for children to enjoy.
13.8 Miles
- 5 votes
Parks 4660 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
At the Earl Warren Park, visitors can rest and enjoy a meal at the site's benches and picnic tables. The site also contains a dog park for those who wish to walk their pet.
13.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 350 Camaritas, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
The Alta Loma Park is a recreational park that features multiple basketball courts, several tennis courts, restrooms, and picnic tables. The park also has an open grassy field that can be used for soccer, football, and frisbee.
13.9 Miles
91% 11 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Mission Blvd & D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Hayward Rotary Playground is a fenced in park that provides an array of playground equipment that includes amenities such as swings, sides, a bouncy area, rock climbing wall all on rubber turf.
13.9 Miles
61% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 1100 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
The Centennial Way Trail is a three-mile, Class I bicycle and pedestrian trail. Built on the land above the Bay Area's underground rail system, the trail runs from South San Francisco to San Bruno.
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