Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sacramento, CA

  • The list below includes 270 free or cheap things to do in or near Sacramento, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Bowling and Bike Paths.
  • From American River Bicycle Trail to William Land Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sacramento and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Folsom, Davis, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
  • The list below includes 270 free or cheap things to do in or near Sacramento, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Bowling and Bike Paths.
  • From American River Bicycle Trail to William Land Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sacramento and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Folsom, Davis, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
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Earn entry-level PADI certification after eight-hours of classroom time, five confined water dives, and four open water dives
18.9 Miles
73% 11 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1091 Tinker Rd, Ste 100, Rocklin, CA 95765 MoreLess Info
The 70,000-sqft Hardwood Palace is an indoor basketball facility that features 8 maple hardwood courts, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV's, padded benches, and massage chairs. The facility also offers educational camps and clinics.
19.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Mountain Biking Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Salmon Falls trail, The Darrington Mountain Bike Trail runs approximately 16 miles along part of Folsom Lake and the American River. The trail can be used for hiking and horseback riding in addition to biking.
19.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6101 W Oaks Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765 MoreLess Info
A community park that spans 30 acres, Kathy Lund Park features five youth softball fields with lights for evening games as well as lighted soccer fields and a playground and water play area for kids.
19.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 6004 Riley Street, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Livermore Community Park offers a range of recreational activities and sports. Amenities include a baseball diamond, football field, 4 volleyball courts, 2 picnic pavilions, a play structure as well as a water play area.
19.4 Miles
50% 105 votes
Family Fun Center 5681 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765 MoreLess Info
Offering 50 lanes that include three private lanes in a separate party room, Strikes Unlimited is a full-featured bowling alley and pro shop. The facility also offers a pub and grill with live music and a dance floor.
19.5 Miles
74% 23 votes
Parks 7806 Folsom Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Beal's Point will be able to enjoy barbeque pits, grassy areas, and picnic areas. The site also features a snack bar, bicycling and overnight camping opportunities, and access to Folsom Lake's waters.
19.5 Miles
71% 17 votes
National & State Parks 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The Folsom Dam and Powerhouse features a concrete dam that is 87 feet high and 1,093 feet long. The Folsom Powerplant, located below the dam, features three generators which produce a total of 198,207 kilowatts of power.
19.5 Miles
72% 101 votes
National & State Parks 7806 Auburn-Folsom Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area will be able to go hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, waterskiing, boating, and running. The site is also a rich fishing site, with trout, catfish, and small mouth bass in the waters.
19.5 Miles
100% 10 votes
Beaches 7806 Auburn-Folsom Road, Folsom Lake, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Located on Folsom Lake, Granite Bay Beach is beautiful and offers the chance to enjoy a variety of activities. With water access, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding, or other fun such as volleyball and sunbathing.
19.5 Miles
74% 143 votes
History Museums Between Folsom and Folsom Dam at Folsom Prison, Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Prison Museum will be able to visit a mock cell, view a mannequin, and enjoy a videotape that takes them on a tour of the prison. Guests can also purchase Johnny Cash-related goods at the gift shop.
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