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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22.5 Miles
100% 118 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 1, Pacifica, CA MoreLess Info
1.3 miles long, Devil's Slide Trail is a paved, multi-use trail with separate lanes that is frequented by hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail features pet waste stations, bike racks, drinking fountains and restrooms.
22.5 Miles
93% 80 votes
Parks Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
22.5 Miles
86% 29 votes
Parks 600 Sharp Park Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
A variety of animals make their home at Milagra Ridge. This includes several endangered species such as the Mission blue. Equipped with a paved trail, bicyclers are also welcome at the ridge.
22.5 Miles
83% 12 votes
Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Side Bowling Pro Shop is a retailer of bowling balls and equipment in addition to providing repair, drilling and other pro services. The shop is open evenings during the week and closed on Sundays.
22.6 Miles
83% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 16 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, visitors can go hiking, surfing, swimming, boating, geocaching and fishing. The location also contains picnic areas, interpretive exhibits, and restrooms for visitors to use.
22.6 Miles
88% 49 votes
Beaches Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Rockaway Beach is a plaza that includes stores such as gift shops, professional offices, a gas station, and several restaurants. The area also has a UPS store, workout facilities, and a tire service area.
22.7 Miles
76% 88 votes
Dog Park Stagecoach Road & Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dougherty Hills Dog Park is a grassy dog park with two areas for larger and smaller dogs to run separately, a water fountain and many doggie stations. Many small metallic dog statues are situated throughout the park.
22.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 19953 San Ramon Vly Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
The 16-acre Forest Home Farms consists of two houses, fourteen outbuildings, and two pergolas that represent a century of development. Docent led tours of the Glass House and Boone House as well as school tours are available.
22.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 7550 Stagecoach Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin's Stagecoach Park sits on slightly under one acre of land. The park has a mosaic tile art installation integrated with a seating area, a playground, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
22.9 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.
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