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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48.3 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
48.3 Miles
48% 31 votes
Bowling 3700 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356 MoreLess Info
A 52-lane bowling center, McHenry Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides a game room, a bar with adult beverages, a pro shop, party hosting and a pizza cafe.
48.4 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
48.4 Miles
71% 17 votes
History Museums 213 Buck Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Known for preserving the history of Solano County, the Vacaville Museum is an educational and interesting stop for those wanting to learn about the local area. The museum promotes the value of the communities heritage through educational programs and interactive exhibits.
48.4 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
48.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 614 W Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Andrews Park is a large facility that has an enclosed children's play area. There is a small stream that runs through the park and a path alongside the stream. Andrews Park has seating for patrons and a rock garden.
48.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Stonegate Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park, Stonegate Park features a large open green space as well as a baseball field and playground area with a variety of equipment. There are no restrooms, though, so visitors should plan accordingly.
48.4 Miles
94% 47 votes
Archery 7350 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy archery lessons at Predator's Archery, a full service archery pro shop. The shop hosts tournaments and special events and offers a wide selection of equipment and supplies.
48.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Fishing 333 E Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Whether you want to fish, sight-see or have a party out in the bay, the 32 foot boat run by Monterey Bay Charters can provide a spacious place for you to do so at reasonable prices.
48.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy several hiking trails that offer variety of natural scenery at Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve. The trails feature free ranging live stock, mainly cows, and also pass through residential areas.