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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29.8 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Covering 139 acres, Stafford Lake County Park offers fishing, picnicking, playground, disc golf, volleyball and horseshoe courts. This lakeside park is also home to large-scale events such as musical performances and festivals.
29.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At Arata Pumpkin Farm, choose and pick your own pumpkin. Their 6 acre property also includes a large corn field.
29.9 Miles
46% 142 votes
Visitor Centers Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA 94035 MoreLess Info
Open for self-guided tours, the NASA Ames Visitor Center features several exhibits, including a shuttle cockpit simulator and the Mercury Redstone capsule. It also offers an immersive theater that showcases high-definition videos of Mars missions and flights through the galaxy.
29.9 Miles
83% 18 votes
Parks 301 Mariposa Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 MoreLess Info
Named after the Spanish word for butterfly, Mariposa Park carries a butterfly theme throughout on kiosks, concrete sculptures and other park areas. The park features picnic tables, paved paths and a play area with swings, slides, ladders and sand.
30.0 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 400 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
Located along the Stevens Creek Trail, Whisman Park features fields for soccer, softball and football along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
30.0 Miles
83% 18 votes
Disc Golf 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 MoreLess Info
The Stafford Lake Disc Golf Course is a professional disc golf course that doesn't allow dogs. Wildlife that can be seen at the park include deer, geese, ground squirrels, wild turkey, vultures, and hawks.
30.1 Miles
45% 177 votes
Family Fun Center 4300 Central Pl, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
A family recreation facility, Scandia Family Center features two 18-hole miniature golf courses along with a laser tag arena, bumper boats and a go-kart track. It also offers a children's playground, arcade games, party hosting and a snack bar.
30.2 Miles
56% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The San Andreas Fault Trail is a nature trail that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, running, wildlife viewing, and walking. The trail runs alongside a number of creeks.
30.3 Miles
95% 41 votes
Farmers Markets 600 West Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 MoreLess Info
The Mountain View Farmers Market regularly offers a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, specialty products, such as jams, nuts and specialty gift baskets, are also sold.
30.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 2 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total distance of .78-acres, Village Park is a community park that includes walking paths, benches, and an Olympic Wannabes art sculpture. The park also includes free parking spaces.
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