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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25.5 Miles
94% 766 votes
History Museums 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
The Oakland Museum of California focuses on California artists. They also have a natural museum with exhibits on marine life in California.
25.5 Miles
94% 31 votes
Neighborhoods Bernal Heights Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94110 MoreLess Info
If you want a panoramic view of the local area, then a visit to Bernal Heights is definitely worthwhile. From here you can see the likes of San Francisco, Oakland and Mount Diablo.
25.5 Miles
73% 1010 votes
Shopping Districts Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
25.5 Miles
27% 176 votes
Family Fun Center 2400 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Boomers Livemore offers bumper boating, go karting, laser tagging, and miniature golfing opportunities. The location also features an arcade game room with a variety of dancing, horseracing, snowboarding, and sports games.
25.5 Miles
94% 53 votes
Distilleries 2601 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
St. George Spirits offers guests the opportunity to tour a craft distillery which produces single malt whiskeys, bourbon, and absinthe. The site also offers tastings of its products for guests to enjoy.
25.5 Miles
94% 133 votes
Parks 3450 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602 MoreLess Info
Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
25.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1548 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Located on 2.4 acres of land, Souyen Park is a public neighborhood park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a playground, tennis courts, and a walking trail around the park.
25.5 Miles
43% 644 votes
Movie Theaters 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Century 20 Theatre is a large, conveniently located movie theatre with two floors of space. Visitors enjoy purchasing fresh popcorn and settling into the comfortable seats to enjoy a great film.
25.6 Miles
38% 26 votes
Movie Theaters Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
25.7 Miles
70% 237 votes
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Chinatown

Historic Districts 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
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