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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26.1 Miles
67% 30 votes
Parks 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Managed by the Daly City Parks Department, the Westlake Park Community Center offers a wide variety of classes focusing on everything from arts and crafts to dance and tumbling. The Center also has exercise facilities.
26.1 Miles
75% 12 votes
Children's Play Area Westlake Park Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
The Open Tot Gym is a learning gym facility open only to visitors aged five and younger. Guests are provided with toys, blocks, and many other fun amenities to enjoy while playing under supervision.
26.2 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
26.2 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
26.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds N Monarch & N Wedgewood, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.25 acres, Valley View Park features baseball and soccer fields along with a tennis court. The park also offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
26.3 Miles
80% 61 votes
Kayaking 489 Terry Francois St., San Francisco, CA 94158 MoreLess Info
San Francisco Kayak offers rentals and lessons for kayakers. Along the water, you may be lucky enough to see some seals at play.
26.3 Miles
89% 2054 votes
Lake Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
26.3 Miles
93% 1154 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
26.3 Miles
57% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of Mar Vista Stables will be able to go horseback riding along the Pacific Ocean. The location also offers summer camps and riding lessons for guests who wish to improve their skills.
26.3 Miles
56% 99 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Mar Vista Stable is a horse stable providing riding lessons and equine boarding. Visitors can receive professional lessons and take guided trail rides down the seacoast of Northern California, and a kid's summer horseback riding camp is also available.
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