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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14.1 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 750 Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Rodgers-Smith Park is a large recreational park that provides a myriad of activities for all ages. It includes swings, slides and a sand pit for children, and a baseball field, basketball court and bocce ball court for adults.
14.2 Miles
93% 59 votes
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Military Museums Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
SF-88L shows the history of the fighters in the Cold War. Check the hours carefully before paying a visit.
14.2 Miles
57% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of Mar Vista Stables will be able to go horseback riding along the Pacific Ocean. The location also offers summer camps and riding lessons for guests who wish to improve their skills.
14.2 Miles
90% 20 votes
Mountains San Bruno, CA MoreLess Info
San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.
14.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Canoeing 363 Catherine Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
As an outrigger paddling club, San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Center hosts a variety of races in the San Francisco Bay for visitors to watch. Visitors can also attend outrigger practices to learn the basics of Hawaiian canoeing.
14.2 Miles
80% 20 votes
Parks 22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
14.2 Miles
64% 84 votes
Playgrounds 1150 El Camino Real, Ste 142, The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
From stacking blocks to train sets, Hop-N-Play Indoor Playground offers children a variety of recreational activities in its entertainment complex. There are slides, water beds, and ball pits for children to play in.
14.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Music Venue San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096 MoreLess Info
In warm weather, San Bruno City park features its City of San Bruno Free Concerts in the Park series. Performing in the Rotary Pavilion, live brands bring a variety of music to the park including country, Motown, swing and rock.
14.3 Miles
37% 35 votes
Swimming Pool 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
14.3 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks 2058 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
San Felipe Park - Hayward Area Recreation District offers a wide array of recreational amenities. These include basketball, playgrounds, a community center, open lawn areas, barbecues, picnic areas with tables along with restrooms.
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