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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9.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A combination of three organizations, the Twin Pines Art Center consists of the Peninsula Arts Council, Belmont Arts Council, and Peninsula Museum of Art. Their galleries feature local artists' work, and the museum contains an art studio, store, and library.
9.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Dumbarton Pier generally offers only fair fishing. The bottom is mud, the water is fairly shallow and salinity levels of the water can be higher than in more northern reaches of the bay.
9.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Canoeing 6486 Jasmine Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Featuring a Hawaiian cultural tradition, Kilohana Outrigger Canoe Club offers visitors of all skill levels coaching on how to canoe on an 6-man outrigger. The practices last two hours and introduces visitors to the basics of canoeing.
9.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 268-298 Crestview Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Vista Park is 3.8 acres and features a jogging path, picnic tables, benches and open space. The park boasts scenic views of the Bay area, including the peninsula, valley, three bridges and mountains in three directions.
9.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1219 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
The Belmont Historical Society Museum is a museum that is dedicated to preserving the history of the city of Belmont. The museum features six main rooms as well as two large halls that contain artifacts, furnishings, and pictures.
9.2 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.
9.2 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.
9.2 Miles
51% 45 votes
Skating Rinks 815 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Belmont Iceland is an ice arena that has public skating hours and also features programs for figure skating, hockey, broomball and speed skating. They also have some arcade games and vending machines.
9.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 35501 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Also known as Community Center Park, Newark Community Park spans 16 acres, and features play structures, softball fields, a horseshoe pit, and basketball courts. The park also has covered picnic areas.
9.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 38098 Birch Street, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Birch Grove Park is a 15-acre outdoor park that features a basketball court, a lighted tennis court, and a fenced softball field. The park also has multiple playgrounds as well as picnic facilities.
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