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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Dinner menu features new york sirloin steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and filet mignon medallions au poivre with pepper cream sauce
15.1 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 2380 Galway Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Filled with walking paths and sports courts, Westborough Park offers visitors an outdoor space for recreational activities. The playground has a rubber flooring and offers a separate area for younger children with age-appropriate equipment.
15.1 Miles
67% 15 votes
Dog Park 26874 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA 94545 MoreLess Info
Offering separate play spaces for large and small dogs, the Eden Greenway Dog Park also features play space for people. The park is equipped with a basketball court, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills and a picnic area.
15.1 Miles
37% 62 votes
Bowling 200 Boone Ct, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
A 24-lane bowling center, Danville Bowl offers open and league bowling with large projector screens above the pins on each lane. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, a restaurant and bar, a pool table and party hosting.
15.1 Miles
57% 233 votes
Bowling 900 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Classic Bowling Center is open 7 days a week, offering fun for the whole family with modern amenities and plenty of bowling balls to choose from. Guests can reserve lanes online, as well as book parties at this popular spot.
15.2 Miles
83% 187 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Offering an interactive opportunity for visitors to meet animals, CuriOdyssey offers unique programs, events, and exhibits to the public. Events include animal shows ever weekend, highlighting a different animal each time, and community days.
15.2 Miles
92% 104 votes
Gardens 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.
15.2 Miles
74% 27 votes
Playgrounds 1378 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
The largest park in San Bruno, San Bruno City Park features three baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a recreation center and a senior center. The park also offers several play areas and a city pool.
15.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Anza Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Robert E Wooley Peninsula Park overlooks the San Pablo Bay and Anza Lagoon. Facilities at the park include hiking, picnicking areas, cycling paths, kayaking launch points, fresh and saltwater fishing, and bird watching.
15.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Parkview Circle, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Fairmont Park is a small neighborhood park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several playground areas, a basketball court, and a walking path around the perimeter of the park.
15.3 Miles
87% 252 votes
Parks 1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
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