Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco, CA

  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
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0.0 Miles
Customers can enjoy a fun Saturday night on-board yachts paired with a cash bar and music by live DJs
4.3 Miles
97% 1883 votes
Parks Western End Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Connecting the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End is a series of jogging and walking trails. Great views of the San Francisco skyline can be had from here.
4.3 Miles
95% 51569 votes
Bridges Lincoln Boulevard, near Doyle Drive and Fort Point, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the United States. The colossal red suspension bridge is one mile long and spans the three-mile Golden Gate strait.
9.3 Miles
96% 9251 votes
Bay San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
The great San Francisco Bay receives water from approximately half of California and channels it out to the Pacific Ocean. The Bay is an important launching spot for small and mid-size fishing boats, and is also heavily traveled by chartered ships searching for dolphins and whale pods.
5.5 Miles
96% 656 votes
Parks Can be reached by Highways 1, 101, 280 and 880, San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a park and green space near the bridge. Great views and plenty of places to relax.
3.5 Miles
93% 13500 votes
Parks 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117 MoreLess Info
Located in San Francisco adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park is a tranquil and verdant area popular with hikers and dog walkers. It is also a favorite picnic spot during the warm summer months.
2.0 Miles
93% 4122 votes
Lookouts Christmas Tree point rd, San Francisco, CA 94114 MoreLess Info
One of the highest lookouts in San Francisco is Twin Peaks, which is roughly a 20 minute ride from downtown. The overlook provides stunning views of the city itself, and it is a popular location to view the sunrise and sunset.
4.1 Miles
94% 64 votes
Parks Clement Street at 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of San Francisco, Lincoln Park is a popular venue for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with a golf course and hiking trails, this park has a rich and valued history.
2.1 Miles
99% 67 votes
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Pier 7

Piers & Boardwalks Embarcadero at Broadway, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Pier 7 serves both fisherman and tourists- its architecture brings back images of the long gone Victorian Age. Its backdrop is the Transamerica Pyramid
3.5 Miles
91% 892 votes
Beaches 1504 Pershing Dr, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy various outdoor activities including hiking and fishing at Baker Beach. Offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and other landmarks, it is also a great place for photography.
2.2 Miles
92% 401 votes
Parks 499 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 MoreLess Info
San Francisco Maritime National Park tells the history of boating and more. Visitors can enjoy a boatbuilding workshop, or see amazing views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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