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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14.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At Arata Pumpkin Farm, choose and pick your own pumpkin. Their 6 acre property also includes a large corn field.
14.7 Miles
43% 171 votes
Bowling 1287 S Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Mission Lanes provides bowling with automatic scoring and overhead flat screens that can display news and sports. The bowling center offers food and drinks in its cafe as well as arcade games and a bar.
14.8 Miles
60% 208 votes
Farms & Ranches 12320 San Mateo Road (Hwy 92), Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
With rides and attractions for kids, Lemos Farm is ideal for families. Visit around Halloween for their decorations.
14.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Brooktree Park is a great place for family outings. Enjoy their BBQ pits and expansive playground.
14.8 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
14.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 80 Evans Road, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
A horse ranch and boarding stable, Whispering Hills Horse Ranch offers direct trail access and turnout pastures for horses to graze on. The ranch has an outdoor riding arena, farrier stations, and wash racks.
14.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks Hunt & Alcazar, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Bring the family to play on the edges of the Bay at Cuernavaca Park in Burlingame, California. Enjoy baseball, softball, and basketball alongside the children's play area with a spectacular view.
14.9 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
14.9 Miles
85% 85 votes
Recreation Centers 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
The Campbell Community Center is a fitness and recreation center that features a variety of amenities. The center features a swimming pool with lap swimming, senior and children's swimming classes, and other activities, as well as sports areas.
15.0 Miles
90% 41 votes
Parks 540 W Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Named for a former police chief, John D. Morgan Park has courts and fields for softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, horseshoes and volleyball. It features a small children's water park, playground, walking trails, open fields and picnic areas.
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