Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Jose, CA

  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near San Jose, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Municipal Rose Garden to Los Gatos Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Jose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino and Fremont.
  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near San Jose, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Municipal Rose Garden to Los Gatos Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Jose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino and Fremont.
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48.3 Miles
81% 16 votes
Playgrounds 710 E Woodward Road, Manteca, CA 95337 MoreLess Info
Playing, running, and enjoying the outdoors are the main focus of Woodward Park, in Manteca, California. Playgrounds, walking paths lined with mile markers, and fields for sporting events and practice are just the beginning of what waits at this modern family park.
48.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Susana St & Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Susana Park is a 1 acre park that offers recreational amenities including a performing stage,
48.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 600 W Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA 95336 MoreLess Info
Exploring the history of the California city, Manteca Historical Society and Museum, provides a small-town look into the past. Working as a non-profit, visitors can enjoy a day of learning amidst the artifacts, photographs, and documents tied to the city's past for free.
48.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks River View Park Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Pittsburg’s Riverview Park spans four acres. A community park, it features multiple picnic areas with barbecue grills, a playground, and walking trails. There is also a dock that extends out over the water where guests can fish.
48.5 Miles
69% 51 votes
Landmarks E Richmond Ave at Garrad Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
The Richmond Plunge is an aquatics center that offers opening swimming sessions along with aquatic fitness programs. The center also offers swimming lessons, family and recreational swim sessions, and youth swimming programs.
48.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Dog Park 83-123 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Fun for dog and dog owners alike is the Judge George D Carroll Dog Park. Offering extensive grassy spaces for dogs to run off leash, the park also offers a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
48.5 Miles
94% 17 votes
National & State Parks Vistazo Street West, Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
A state park built around the Old St. Hilary's church, Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The park features remarkable scenic views of the bay and surrounding wilderness.
48.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Beaches 1501 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
Filled with walking paths and benches, Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge offers visitors a scenic view of a rocky shoreline and tidal pools to explore. Though often foggy in the morning, visitors can see a variety of shore birds.
48.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 400 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Preserving the history of the region, Richmond Museum of History offers visitors a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits to browse. The museum features photo collection that depicts what local streets looked like from the 1920s to the 1950s.
48.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Walks Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
Used by joggers, cyclists, and walkers, Tiburon Multi-Use Path offers a paved path through the surrounding wetlands. There is a gazebo that has benches for visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the bay from.
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