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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Take a guided tour of some of the San Francisco’s tastiest spots for desserts that may include Ghirardelli chocolate and homemade ice cream
15.1 Miles
97% 474 votes
Parks 7867 Redwood Road, Oakland, CA 94618 MoreLess Info
A mid-1800s logging site, Redwood Regional Park is situated on 1,830 acres of coast redwoods, evergreens and grasslands that is home to wildlife. It provides picnic and camping areas, a playground and trails suitable for hiking and biking.
15.1 Miles
88% 25 votes
Beaches 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
15.1 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
15.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Parks Corner of Juniper & Sagewood Streets, San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
Bonaire Park is a clean neighborhood park featuring 5 acres of open space. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the picnic areas, playground, and horseshoe pits, as well as the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.
15.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks Richmond, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area are offered at Hilltop Lake Park. It is located along 36 acres of land, and there is an extensive walking path that runs around Hilltop Lake and Garrity Creek.
15.3 Miles
36% 99 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Klose Way, Richmond, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 16 auditoriums, Century Hilltop 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
15.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks 15228 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
Stenzel Park features four regulation baseball fields that are perfect for leagues, as well as several picnic tables, barbecue pits, concessions booth, and half court basketball. The picnic areas can be booked for parties between April and October.
15.4 Miles
94% 31 votes
National & State Parks Giant Highway, Richmond, CA MoreLess Info
A 2,315 acre parkland, Point Pinole features scenic trails that take hikers and joggers through an array of landscape. The trails wind through meadows, along the bluffs and beaches of Richmond and through areas of eucalyptus woods.
15.4 Miles
31% 207 votes
Movie Theaters 320 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
A Cinemark theater, the Century Downtown 12 is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, and is located at the center of a variety of restaurants and bars.
15.4 Miles
95% 19 votes
Parks 1901 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Part of the larger Shoreline Park, the new Seal Point Park offers views of the San Francisco Bay with windsurf and kayak launch areas. The site is also home to a three acre off-leash dog park along with multiple walking and biking trails.
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