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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
16.4 Miles
95% 475 votes
Arts Centers Lomita Dr. and Museum Way, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Situated inside the Stanford campus, Cantor Arts Center houses a variety of artworks from all over the world spanning the time period of many centuries. The temporary galleries showcase more contemporary work. The adjoining Rodin Sculpture Garden is also beautiful. Admission is free.
16.4 Miles
25% 4 votes
Restaurants 235 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Located on University Avenue, Da Hookah Spot offers a relaxed atmosphere for you to enjoy herbal shisha via the use of an oriental smoking pipe, whilst chatting to friends, drinking smoothies and listening to music.
16.4 Miles
98% 373 votes
Movie Theaters 221 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Palo Alto's The Stanford Theatre is dedicated to the art of cinema and its role in American culture. The theater has a Wurlitzer organ for silent film screenings, and frequently hosts independent festivals.
16.4 Miles
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Parks 6705 Mirabeau Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Mirabeau Park is a 5.9-acre park that is best known for being the home of two play structures for toddlers and older children. The playgrounds both have a slide and a swing set.
16.5 Miles
81% 16 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge is close to the city, yet it provides an escape into nature. Over 80 species make their homes here, including ducks, loons, and geese.
16.5 Miles
64% 120 votes
Movie Theaters 430 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
The Aquarius Theatre is a retro styled movie theater that offers a vintage theater experience. One of a few small theaters showing limited release, independent, and foreign films, this double theater features a concession stand and an old-fashioned atmosphere.
16.5 Miles
71% 66 votes
Festivals Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
16.5 Miles
86% 43 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555 MoreLess Info
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is 30,000 acres and is home to millions of migratory birds and endangered species. It has 30 miles of hiking trails, and fishing, boating and hunting are permitted in some areas.
16.6 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 200 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Featuring a community garden maintained by volunteers, Edith Johnson Park has amenities like a multiple story playground structure, sand volleyball courts, and a basketball hoop. The park has multiple shaded areas with picnic tables.
16.6 Miles
81% 31 votes
Parks Lake Blvd at Parkshore Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
A residential community, Lakeshore Park is equipped with a small lake and walkways. Consequently, many walk or jog there for exercise. With lots of ducks and geese, it is also a good place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
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