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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Sour Flour 2937 24th St, 24th, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Learn to maintain wild yeast and incorporate it into recipes for sourdough pizza crust, rustic loaves, and flatbreads
19.1 Miles
94% 35 votes
Bike Paths Canada Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Each Sunday the county closes certain roads to accommodate joggers, bicyclers and roller skaters. Referred to by residents as Canada Road Bicycle Sundays, the distance covers just over a mile and restroom facilities are available at a local park.
19.2 Miles
91% 542 votes
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Beaches West Point Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.
19.2 Miles
25% 4 votes
Soccer Field 1078 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Multiple girl and boy competitive teams are part of the Lamorinda Soccer Club. Along with the matches held during the soccer season, the club hosts camps and clinics for children who want to sharpen their skills.
19.2 Miles
95% 22 votes
Kayaking 214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
California Canoe & Kayak is a paddesports company that offers both classes and trips for sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. They also have boats and gear available for rent.
19.2 Miles
88% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 2853 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
19.3 Miles
74% 35 votes
Dog Park 1393 Radio Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Shore Dogs Park is an off-leash dog park nestled on the shore of the bay. The park has separate, fenced areas for big dogs and small dogs, running water, and plenty of park benches.
19.3 Miles
94% 18 votes
Beaches Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
19.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 1081 Christie Road, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Fernandez Ranch is a 702 acre ranch featuring several hiking trails, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The ranch is also home to a variety of plant and wildlife.
19.4 Miles
91% 581 votes
Bird Watching Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
19.4 Miles
80% 64 votes
Dog Park Lyall Way, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Also know as the John Brooks Memorial Open Space, Water Dog Lake Park presses directly against the lake itself and offers a small pier that leads into the water. A large trailhead is available at the park which offers individual trails of varying lengths.
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