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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23.1 Miles
The USS Hornet is a military museum that contains a number of aircrafts on exhibit, including jets, helicopters, and propellers. The location also hosts special events for guests to enjoy, including a Halloween event that features live music and special tours of a haunted ship.
23.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Castles 900 Mirador Ter, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
At Pacificas Mccloskey Castle, visitors can explore a historic castle built in reaction to an earthquake in 1906. Visitors can go on 90 minute tours of the castle to learn about its history with a volunteer guide.
23.2 Miles
82% 11 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Road, Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
A trampoline entertainment center, Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park provides attractions, food options and private events. Activities include a general purpose jumping area, a foam pit and trampoline dodge ball and basketball dunk.
23.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Clay Park

Parks Clay Avenue & Dundee Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
At Clay Park, visitors can bring their children to two playground areas with swings, climbing structures, and slides. The playground has a short walking path and picnic tables near it.
23.2 Miles
71% 123 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Rd, Ste 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
As a freestyle jumping facility, Rockin' Jump offers a variety of indoor trampolines for adults and children to jump on. Among the attractions is a basketball dunk trampoline and a foam pit.
23.2 Miles
33% 18 votes
Swimming Pool 401 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Located indoors, Oceana Swimming Pool is a lap pool that can fit more than 600 people at full capacity. The pool has several diving boards and a basketball hoop for guests to play with.
23.3 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 7601 Shady Creek Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Alamo Creek Park has large grassy fields for visitors to play and run in. Additional facilities at the park include a basketball court, picnic tables for eating at, and a creek.
23.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dive Bars 1522 Francisco blvd, Pacifica, CA MoreLess Info
A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, Winters Tavern brings in a variety of musical acts. The tavern has a wide beer selection, pool and shuffleboard areas, and a dance floor.
23.4 Miles
76% 75 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 2100 Beach Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
23.5 Miles
81% 123 votes
National & State Parks Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
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