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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22.4 Miles
64% 77 votes
Beaches Shoreline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Visitors can bring blankets to lounge in the sun, go swimming, or enjoy surf fishing at Alameda Beach. From the beach's shores, visitors have a scenic view of the San Francisco cityscape.
22.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Parks 1432 San Antonio Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Franklin Park is a city park featuring two playgrounds, one for younger children and one for older children. The park also offers a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
22.4 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Park is a large wooded area with plenty of space for picnics and other outdoor activities. It includes multiple playgrounds for toddlers and older children, as well as basketball courts, a softball field and a swimming pool.
22.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 1889 Market St., Santa Clara, CA MoreLess Info
Harris-Lass Historic Museum is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn and landscaped gardens. Patrons may take a guided tour of the historic house.
22.5 Miles
55% 22 votes
Dog Park James Donlon Blvd & Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Markley Creek Dog Park is a dog park divided into two enclosed sections. One section is for large dogs, and the other is for smaller dogs. The park maintains a dog drinking fountain and doggy bags are provided.
22.6 Miles
73% 15 votes
Maze Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 MoreLess Info
Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
22.6 Miles
64% 28 votes
Comedy Clubs 62 S. Second Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose Improv is a comprehensive comedy club within the local area. They offer a full-service bar and a complete menu for dining while guests enjoy a wide range of both local talent and national headliners in the standup and improv comedy world.
22.6 Miles
93% 28 votes
Parks 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
22.6 Miles
76% 17 votes
History Museums 570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
22.6 Miles
61% 566 votes
Comedy Clubs 62 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
Featuring a mix of nationally recognized and local comedians, Improv Comedy Club offers visitors a wide range of comedy performances to attend. The club also has a two drink minimum.
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