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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Racing against the clock, players progress through three quests where they find checkpoints, seize clues, and solve the final puzzle
9.8 Miles
97% 31 votes
National & State Parks 900 Dornan Drive, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Named for two former state politicians, Miller Knox Regional Park is a waterfront park on 307 acres which can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has loop trails, picnic facilities and open green space for recreational activities.
9.9 Miles
94% 36 votes
Historic Ships 1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
The SS Red Oak Victory is a historic World War II cargo ship. Now available to see and tour in Richmond, CA, the ship features a large on-board museum and gift shop.
9.9 Miles
78% 156 votes
Movie Theaters 4186 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 MoreLess Info
The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
9.9 Miles
46% 35 votes
Dog Park 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
One of San Bruno's larger city parks, Commodore Park offers a baseball field, picnic areas, barbecue pits and play areas. The park also features a fully enclosed exercise area for dogs.
10.0 Miles
90% 20 votes
Mountains San Bruno, CA MoreLess Info
San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.
10.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks East Bay Trail, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Richmond's Barbara & Jay Vincent Park is a six acre city park that features an ADA approved playground and plenty of open green space. The park also has public restrooms, a picnic area, and a barbecue grill.
10.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1500 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Named for a local conservationist, Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park is 2 acres and includes a picnic area, maintained lawn and restrooms. The park features art that honors the Bay Area Shipyards and their World War II contributions.
10.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Music Venue San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096 MoreLess Info
In warm weather, San Bruno City park features its City of San Bruno Free Concerts in the Park series. Performing in the Rotary Pavilion, live brands bring a variety of music to the park including country, Motown, swing and rock.
10.1 Miles
95% 465 votes
Dog Park 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA 94808 MoreLess Info
Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.
10.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Peninsula Dr & Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
The Shimada Friendship Park is a 3-acre park that is home to an open grass field, a covered pavilion, and restroom facilities. The field can be used for soccer, football, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
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