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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Under the tutelage of skilled instructors, prospective rock icons learn scales, chords, and soloing techniques during 30-minute lessons
22.1 Miles
67% 12 votes
Parks 2698 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
A small city park open from dawn to dusk, Walden Park features a disc golf course, a horse trail, a basketball court, a playground for kids with play structures and swings, and picnic areas.
22.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Renovated in 2014, Pleasant Oaks Park has spacious fields for baseball, including several baseball diamonds and batting cages. The park also has a picnic area and a large, grassy field for outdoor activities.
22.2 Miles
82% 78 votes
Walking Trails 10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
22.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District - Adult Sports offers basketball, bocce, flag football, cornhole, soccer, softball and volleyball. Leagues are seasonal with different levels of competition and both a regular season and playoffs.
22.3 Miles
88% 32 votes
Playgrounds King St at Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062 MoreLess Info
The one acre Stafford Park is a small, neighborhood park with summertime water features. The park also has picnic areas with barbecue pits and playground equipment that is suitable for children ages two to 12.
22.3 Miles
86% 73 votes
Dog Park 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Encompassing a dog park and a larger park, Hap Magee Ranch Park is full of activities. The playground has structures, a sand pit and a water area with fountains, and other features include picnic spots and a volleyball court.
22.3 Miles
78% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 555 Center Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas is an eight screen theatre with stadium seating. The cinema features new Hollywood releases, has select D-BOX seating, and offers a full-service concession stand.
22.4 Miles
50% 68 votes
Pubs 2650 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Redwood City Underground Pub has special attractions on different nights like comedy, trivia and live music, along with board games, a jukebox, pool, and beer pong. They have two different floors with bars on both.
22.4 Miles
94% 51 votes
Playgrounds 1264 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
La Petite Playhouse offers an assortment of indoor obstacles and climbing structures for children to play in. The playhouse is ocean themed, featuring slides, fields, and tubes to climb in.
22.4 Miles
96% 26 votes
Landmarks 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Located in front of a historic 1910 courthouse with Greek Revival architecture, Courthouse Square is a town square that hosts community events. Visitors can attend local concerts, festivals, and art shows in the square.
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