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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48.6 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.
48.7 Miles
89% 64 votes
National & State Parks At the corner of San Pablo Dam and Clark roads, Richmond, CA 94803 MoreLess Info
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park offers an array for activities. The park is frequented by hikers, joggers, cyclists and is a prime spot for bird watching, wild life spotting and a peaceful picnic.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Ocean View Rd & Esplanade Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
Esplanade Park is a neighborhood park composed of cypress trees spread over the one acre space. There are numerous ocean facing benches and some picnic benches in the park along with a native vegetation garden and street facing granite wall.
48.7 Miles
94% 16 votes
Bowling 1081 S Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Valley Center Bowl offers open and league bowling with overhead monitors featuring 3D graphics. The center provides a grill with food and drinks, television screens, party hosting and a bar with adult beverages.
48.8 Miles
97% 249 votes
Kayaking Schoonmaker Point, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
48.8 Miles
73% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 1005 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
The Martinez Museum is based in an 1890's cottage called the 'Borland House' and contains artifacts and documents relating to the history of the city of Martinez. Virtual tours are accessible via the Martinez Historical Society website.
48.8 Miles
93% 14 votes
Mountains Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
As the highest point of Angel Island, Mt. Livermore offers 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay area. Visitors can access the island by ferry, or adventure to the island with a personal boat or rented kayak.
48.8 Miles
91% 33 votes
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Armando's

Music Venue 707 Marina Vista Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Martinez, Armando's is a live music club that hosts musicians and bands in a variety of genres, including jazz, blues, bluegrass, and folk. The club features an intimate atmosphere.
48.9 Miles
92% 227 votes
Historic Ships 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
48.9 Miles
89% 240 votes
Visitor Centers Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.