Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pleasanton, CA

  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Pleasanton, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Pleasanton Sports & Recreation Park to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pleasanton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, San Jose, San Ramon and Dublin.
  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Pleasanton, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Pleasanton Sports & Recreation Park to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pleasanton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, San Jose, San Ramon and Dublin.
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47.2 Miles
78% 233 votes
Beaches 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
Guests of the New Brighton State Beach will be able to go swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The location also features a camping area that is located on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay.
47.2 Miles
78% 37 votes
Parks 4681 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95696 MoreLess Info
Spanning 470 acres, Lagoon Valley Park houses the historic Pena Adobe home and a fenced-in dog park. Biking/hiking trails, barbeque areas, horseshoe pits, and a small fishing pond are also available.
47.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bike Paths The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Polo Grounds Park is a 62 acre community park that is family-friendly and primarily used for sport. The park features multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds and open grass fields for various sports and picnicking.
47.2 Miles
67% 18 votes
Dog Park The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A one-acre canine recreation facility, Aptos Dog Park is located within Polo Grounds Park. The park provides a bark surface with drinking water, benches and chairs along with a shaded area and a separate field for small dogs.
47.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 7605-B Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
47.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 750 Beelard Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Beelard Park is an entry point for the Vacaville Bike Trail. The park features open green space as well as a playground for kids with a variety of equipment.
47.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
47.4 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
47.4 Miles
83% 750 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
47.4 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks 1 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Featuring Lagoon Valley Lake, Pena Adobe Park measures 470 acres and provides access to the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has a dog park, picnic areas, trails for hiking and biking and a multipurpose field.
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