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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43.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
For a scenic and beautiful natural attraction, the Dow Wetlands Wildlife Habitat Preserve offers 470 acres of beauty. Popular in the summer when blackberries line the trails, the preserve is home to beavers, birds and many species of plant life.
43.0 Miles
50% 22 votes
Paintball 1201 W 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Antioch Paintball Park offers a choice of 2 fields, and specializes in small groups and birthday parties. The experienced staff guides and trains first time players to ensure safety. A snack bar is also available on site.
43.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1210 Sunset Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
The Antioch Indoor Sports Center hosts ice and roller hockey, soccer league, bubble soccer, and volley ball games in their indoor sports complex for all ages. Arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and public skating are also available.
43.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks W 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Featuring an extensive playground area with a wide variety of climbing structures and other equipment, Antioch City Park also has picnic areas, public restrooms, and open green space. There are benches where parents can sit and watch their kids.
43.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 515 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The Pittsburg Historical Society & Museum offers its guests the chance to learn about the history of the area through its past-downtown exhibit, which features old dentists shops and fire equipment. The location also has historical items on display.
43.1 Miles
65% 57 votes
Recreation Centers 1510 Neroly Road, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
A fitness and racquet club, Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa offers members a variety of amenities. It features a wide array of fitness classes, personal trainer services, child care, and state of the art equipment.
43.2 Miles
82% 67 votes
1067

China Camp

National & State Parks N San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
A California State Park, China Camp lies on the shores of San Pablo Bay. It is an ideal spot for wildlife viewing, and was once the site of a fishing village with a primarily Chinese population.
43.3 Miles
91% 32 votes
Breweries 300 Cumberland Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The E J Phair Brewing Company produces IPAs, blonde ales, pale ales, and brown ales. Guests of the site can also enjoy a meal, with offerings including wood-fried pizza and club sandwiches.
43.3 Miles
9% 11 votes
1069

Tilt

Arcades 3200 N Naglee Road, Tracy, CA 95304 MoreLess Info
Tilt is a video game arcade that features a variety of vintage and more recent video games. The facility also has redemption games with prizes, and air hockey and water gun games.
43.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks Cypress & Hickory, Tracy, CA 95376 MoreLess Info
A park with separate playgrounds for children of different ages, Joseph Ceciliani Park also features tennis courts and picnic tables. Willow trees cover the area and a paved trail runs along a creek through the park.
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