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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9.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Baseball Fields 550 Island Parkway, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Hosting community baseball events, Belmont Sports Complex features baseball diamonds, stadium bleachers, concession stands, and more. Visitors can also barbecue in one of the picnic areas or jog on the complex's track.
9.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Williams Way, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
As a small neighborhood park, Ponderosa Cove Park provides visitors with a grassy field, walking path, and benches to reflect on. The park is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and rocks.
9.4 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.
9.4 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 811 Henderson Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Ponderosa Park is a 9-acre community park with a western theme and multiple features including basketball courts, a children's play area, horseshoe pits, a multi-use field, restrooms, and tennis and volleyball courts. Building and picnic site rentals are available.
9.4 Miles
86% 195 votes
National & State Parks 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555 MoreLess Info
As a historic Victorian farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm offers visitors a spacious area for walking among native plants. There are 99 species of birds on the farm, ranging from peacocks, to turkeys, to hummingbirds.
9.5 Miles
46% 669 votes
Movie Theaters 3111 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Mercado 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.5 Miles
86% 80 votes
Archery 37300 Cedar Blvd, Ste C, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
9.5 Miles
71% 28 votes
Parks 5911 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
To experience Oktoberfest right in California, Swiss Park offers a unique evening out. The restaurant and bar features waitresses dressed as traditional beer maids, while the menu includes German classics such as oversized pretzels and bratwurst.
9.5 Miles
88% 8 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 519 Marine View St, Ste J, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
As a training facility for baseball and softball, Diamond In The Rough Baseball offers visitors amenities like hitting tunnels, pitching tunnels, fielding areas, batting cages, and soft toss stations. The center also hosts baseball camps and clinics.
9.5 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks 1800 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Located near the Barrett Community Center, Barrett Park is a local public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, a picnic area, and community gardens.
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