Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palo Alto, CA

  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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41.3 Miles
56% 41 votes
Movie Theaters 4204 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
41.3 Miles
18% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 1125 S Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
A movie multiplex with all-digital video and sound, Green Valley Cinema screens first-run movies. The theater features stadium seating, is available for party rentals, and offers a variety of discounts and specials.
41.4 Miles
83% 750 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
41.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks W Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
John Henry Johnson Park is a neighborhood park that features ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground area. The park also has picnic facilities, including tables, grills, and regularly maintained public restrooms.
41.5 Miles
88% 25 votes
Beaches 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
41.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
Beaches 100 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Benicia Public Pier & Beach is a scenic spot where visitors can stroll, fish, and take in natural scenery in a relaxed atmosphere. The area is adjacent to Benica's downtown area.
41.6 Miles
73% 40 votes
Bowling 5000 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Harvest Park Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge with pool tables and adult beverages, flat-screen monitors and a snack bar.
41.6 Miles
96% 70 votes
Farms & Ranches 55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy picking their own apples, strawberries, olallieberries and boysenberries at Gizdich Ranch. The ranch also features picnicking areas and offers tours of the apple orchard and berry farms.
41.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Swimming Pool 3877 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
A pool and spa building service, Sandcreek Pools plans, installs, and constructs a wide variety of pools, hot tubs, and other water features. The company also does landscaping work for ponds, fountains, and similar structures.
41.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 219 Alvarado Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
The City of Watsonville's Flodberg Park is a city park that features wide open areas, shade trees, and playground areas with a variety of equipment including jungle gyms and slides.
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