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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46.9 Miles
74% 69 votes
Dog Park 1805 Ascot Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
47.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Movie Theaters Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
North Bay Mobile Drive-In holds semi-monthly flash mob cinema style movie showings where patrons can watch free drive-in movies and purchase concessions like cupcakes, popcorn and sodas. They also hold raffles and run on donations.
47.1 Miles
90% 31 votes
History Museums 555 Hangar Ave, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
The Hamilton Field History Museum opened in 2010 to communicate to the public the role of the Hamilton Army Airfield in the development of Marin County. The Museum represents the history of civilian and military groups in Hamilton.
47.1 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 650 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Blue Rock Springs Park is a combination outdoor recreation venue and historical site. There are a handful of historic buildings along with large picnic areas, open play sections, children's playground equipment, and a hiking trail.
47.3 Miles
87% 15 votes
Art Museum 500 Palm Avenue,, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Located at the Novato Art Center, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art houses over 40 artists in studios on the grounds. The museum has a main art gallery, classroom and store as well as the Ron Collins lobby gallery.
47.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Magic Shows 12 Brookline Drive, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Jay Alexander of Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment is a genuine and humorous comedian and magician performing throughout the Novato area. Available for event bookings, visitors can also find his public show listings on his website.
47.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 5000 Sandmound Blvd, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by lifetime fisherman Andrew 'Cooch' Cuccia, Cooch's Fishing offers guide services and chartered fishing trips. The company also offers instruction on various kinds of fishing and sells homemade lures.
47.8 Miles
38% 52 votes
Movie Theaters 109 Plaza Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
A wide range of first-run Hollywood films are shown within 14 individual auditoriums at Century Theatres. Select movies are shown in RealD 3D or even High Frame Rate 3D when it is available.
48.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 5492 Sandmound Blvd, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Owned and run by professional fisherman Bobby Barrack, the Bobby Barrack Fishing Guide Service offers guided fishing trips in the California Delta. Barrack teaches the fundamentals of fishing on each trip.
48.4 Miles
96% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 464 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
The Space Station Museum is a favored place by both adults and children who have an affinity for space history. The museum presents authentic memorabilia and extensive information on the history of trips to the Space Station by the US and Russia.
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