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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12.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 3841 Smith Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
History of the local area is collected and preserved within the Union City Historical Museum. The organization that supervises the museum also works at collecting oral histories from those living in the community.
12.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 3871 Smith Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
A large and uniquely formed gazebo is the focal point for Old Alvarado Park, which can be rented for group events. The park itself also holds a large children's playground with a sand box and a weekend farmer's market in the summer.
12.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 32300 Meteor Drive, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Union City's Contempo Park features a variety of amenities, including two baseball fields with bleachers for seating, a basketball court, and playground areas with climbing structures. The park also has picnic areas.
12.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Dumbarton Pier generally offers only fair fishing. The bottom is mud, the water is fairly shallow and salinity levels of the water can be higher than in more northern reaches of the bay.
12.1 Miles
86% 195 votes
National & State Parks 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555 MoreLess Info
As a historic Victorian farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm offers visitors a spacious area for walking among native plants. There are 99 species of birds on the farm, ranging from peacocks, to turkeys, to hummingbirds.
12.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 5945 Bruce Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
New Heights Training Stables is a private boarding and training facility for horses. New Heights offers both beginners and advanced riders customized weekly lessons. Boarding services are also available, with included access to a jumping arena, dressage court, and trails.
12.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6300 Civic Terrace Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 5-acres of land, the Civic Center Park is a recreational park that includes multiple play structures for children of all ages. The park also has a basketball court, a par-3 golf course, and picnic tables.
12.2 Miles
88% 33 votes
Parks 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
At the Castro Valley Community Center – Park, visitors can play basketball, baseball, and soccer. The location also contains picnic areas and tables, a snack bar, an open lawn area, and horseshoe courts.
12.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
National & State Parks 4525 Dyer Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Providing recreational opportunities, Veteran's Memorial Park - Hall Ranch has tennis courts, baseball fields, and walking paths for the community to enjoy. The park hosts festivals and other community events on a yearly basis.
12.3 Miles
90% 316 votes
Movie Theaters 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
At the Century Theaters at Pacific Commons, movie fans can enjoy first-run screenings of films in stadium seating. The location's technical features include XD, NextGen, RealD 3D, high frame rate, and digital projection.
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