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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34.5 Miles
77% 31 votes
Walking Trails San Tomas, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
A feeder trail to the larger San Francisco Bay Trail, the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail connects the Bay Trail to the Santa Clara area. The trail is paved and allows for pedestrian travel.
34.6 Miles
100% 15 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), Los Altos, CA MoreLess Info
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a 1,335-acre nature area that features several trails for hiking, dog walking, biking and horseback riding. The spot is ideal for kiting, while paragliding and hang gliding are allowed with a permit.
34.6 Miles
95% 59 votes
Playgrounds 636 Harrow Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Ortega Park lets visitors enjoy nature and walk, jog, and run on its paths. Facilities at the park include two separate playgrounds, a fountain to play in, swings, and a gazebo.
34.7 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park Casa Grande Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by rolling green hills and stately trees is Rocky Memorial Dog Park. The park features vast wide open green spaces for dogs to run off-leash and experience Petaluma in a safe, fenced environment.
34.7 Miles
55% 340 votes
Bowling 20990 Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling center, Homestead Bowl & The X Bar offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center is home to a full-service sports bar with karaoke, live music, a variety of beer and televisions.
34.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3078 Pebble Beach Cir, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
A community park, Rancho Solano Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. The park has a beach volleyball court, a playground with an array of equipment, and covered picnic tables.
34.9 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755 MoreLess Info
With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
34.9 Miles
100% 12 votes
Paddleboarding 775 Baywood Dr, Ste 105, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Petaluma Stand Up Paddle provides the opportunity for guests to tour the Petaluma River with a Stand Up Paddle. They offer 14 miles of picturesque river where patrons will see many waterfront restaurants and other attractions.
34.9 Miles
29% 28 votes
Bowling 1100 Petaluma Blvd, South, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, AMF Boulevard Lanes features 40 lanes for open and league bowling as well as private events. The center offers a restaurant, a full bar, arcade game machines, pool tables and televisions showing sports and news programming.
34.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Charleston Street, Suisun City, CA 94585 MoreLess Info
Patriot Park is a 4-acre recreational park that includes two playgrounds, two basketball courts, a turf area, and a picnic area. The park also has a trail that can be used for running, walking, and biking.
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