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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48.1 Miles
88% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 521 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
The Brenden Vacaville 16 is a sixteen theater movie multiplex that shows primarily newly released Hollywood movies. The theater features wall to wall curved screens, digital video and sound, and 3D in some auditoriums.
48.1 Miles
65% 96 votes
Movie Theaters 531 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Equipped with full stadium seating, the Brenden Theatres is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities to its movie-goers. These amenities include digital surround sound in all 16 theaters as well as 3-D movie selections.
48.1 Miles
48% 33 votes
Skating Rinks 551 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Public skating, birthday parties, and learn-to-skate classes are among the reasons that bring individuals to Vacaville Ice Sports, a public ice skating rink. The rink is also home to several hockey teams with individuals of all skill levels.
48.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 367-371 Summerfield Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Located along Ulatis Creek, Hawkins Park is a small park area with a single grass field surrounded by trees. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
48.2 Miles
96% 308 votes
National & State Parks Highway One, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
48.2 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
48.2 Miles
95% 106 votes
Historic Homes 15th & I Streets, Modesto, CA 95354 MoreLess Info
The McHenry Mansion is the only original Victorian home left in the area. Guided tours take visitors through the home to learn more about the original owner as well as the authentic items and furniture that decorate the interior.
48.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 1402 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1912 library, the McHenry Museum is a museum that displays the history of the local area. The museum is filled with numerous artifacts, exhibits, and artwork that tell the story of past years in the area.
48.2 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
48.3 Miles
90% 120 votes
Botanical Gardens 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
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