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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Located within a historical landmark built in 1913, restaurant serves fresh seasonal California cuisine in an intimate atmosphere
13.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 8018 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
As an equestrian care facility, Canyon Creek Ranch offers visitors horse boarding and training services. The facility consists of barns and two arenas for training; one outdoors and one indoors.
13.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 1081 Christie Road, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Fernandez Ranch is a 702 acre ranch featuring several hiking trails, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The ranch is also home to a variety of plant and wildlife.
14.0 Miles
42% 50 votes
Bowling 237 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Brentwood Bowl offers a fun way for businesses to build camaraderie among their staff, kids to have memorable birthday parties with their family and friends, and avid bowlers to make friends that they will have for a lifetime.
14.0 Miles
84% 64 votes
National & State Parks 5651 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a 2315 acre park that features a variety of attractions. There is an extensive beach, and a network of walking trails through woods, meadows, and beaches.
14.0 Miles
41% 368 votes
Movie Theaters 1188 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an XD auditorium, Century at Tanforan and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe.
14.0 Miles
25% 12 votes
Children's Play Area 1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
Located in a shopping center, Hop 'n Play is an indoor playground with animal climbing structures and mats. There is a seating area where parents can sit down while they watch their children play.
14.0 Miles
86% 73 votes
Dog Park 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Encompassing a dog park and a larger park, Hap Magee Ranch Park is full of activities. The playground has structures, a sand pit and a water area with fountains, and other features include picnic spots and a volleyball court.
14.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Golden Hills Park is a neighborhood park with open green spaces and athletic fields. Amenities include a half court basketball court, play structures for small and large children, a tennis court, and many shade trees.
14.1 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 200 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
San Francisco's Buri Buri Park offers several sports fields and courts, including basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park also has a large playground with a jungle gym and other play equipment.
14.1 Miles
67% 12 votes
Parks 2698 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
A small city park open from dawn to dusk, Walden Park features a disc golf course, a horse trail, a basketball court, a playground for kids with play structures and swings, and picnic areas.
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