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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In a spacious, inviting kitchen, groups make pasta dough from scratch and form it into fettuccine and ravioli
10.6 Miles
94% 154 votes
National & State Parks Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Spread over 290 acres, the Rancho San Antonio County Park is located within the foothills of Skyline Ridge. Popular activities at the park include hiking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, and flying non-gas model planes.
10.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1305 Mckenzie Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
Known for its playground areas, Heritage Oaks Park has a normal playground, as well as a climbing area filled with rock structures. The park itself has an expansive grass field, with shaded areas provided by trees.
10.6 Miles
100% 12 votes
Farms & Ranches 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 94040 MoreLess Info
In operation for over 160 years, Deer Hollow Farm is now a nonprofit environmental education facility that attracts more than 100,000 students each year. The farm hosts a variety of programs that vary by season.
10.7 Miles
74% 27 votes
Parks 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Within its nearly 1,100 acres, Stevens Creek County Park boasts a 92-acre reservoir for non-power boaters and fisherman. The park features shoreline picnic sites and trails for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking.
10.9 Miles
25% 8 votes
Parks Ortega Avenue& California Street, Mountain View, CA 94039 MoreLess Info
A grassy neighborhood park, Klein Park has enough room for dog walking and sits next to residential housing complex. There is a playground, a basketball court, and a small picnic area and landscaping with large rocks, plants and trees.
10.9 Miles
90% 145 votes
Hiking Trails Mountain View, Mountain View, CA MoreLess Info
The Stevens Creek Trail runs through tidal marshlands as well as natural riparian habitat. It is regularly used for bicycling, bird watching, dog walking, scenic nature walks and educational purposes.
11.0 Miles
74% 303 votes
Go Karts 45957 Hotchkiss St, Fremont, CA 94539 MoreLess Info
Designed by racing experts, LeMans Karting is an indoor Kart racing facility where you can compete with ten-plus racers. There is also a Junior Driver training program which teaches practical racing fundamentals prior to obtaining a license.
11.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
McKenzie Park is 4.3 acres and includes a playground, lighted tennis courts, bbqs and picnic tables, and a large grass field fit for soccer games. There are also bathrooms, benches and a unique art sculpture.
11.0 Miles
89% 18 votes
Swimming Pool 650 Franklin Street, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
Available for single visit or multi-use, the Eagle Park Pool of Mountain View is a refreshing place for locals and visitors to cool down in the summer months. The pool features designated laps, diving and on site lifeguards.
11.0 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 652 Franklin Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 MoreLess Info
Eagle Park is a dog-friendly park with grassy fields that can host multiple soccer games as well as a playground and an outdoor swimming pool. The pool features a slide, diving board and 8 lap swim lanes.
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