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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Large outdoor pool with brick patio and lounge chairs hosts a variety of swim lessons for all levels throughout the week
24.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
25.0 Miles
75% 171 votes
Malls 2774 Paragon Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
Livermore Premium Outlets is located on Paragon Outlets Drive in Livermore California, just near the freeway. They have 130 outlet stores, a foodcourt and a family bathroom with a chabging table for the mothers that want to shop.
25.0 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
25.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Mission Blvd & D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Hayward Rotary Playground is a fenced in park that provides an array of playground equipment that includes amenities such as swings, sides, a bouncy area, rock climbing wall all on rubber turf.
25.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 9595 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
25.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Sites 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
25.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
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GAMA Ride

Arcades 390 El Camino Real, Ste G, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
GAMA Ride is a family-friendly entertainment center that features a selection of 3D and 6D game simulators. The center also offers traditional rides and games, as well as a full service snack bar and birthday party packages.
25.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
25.1 Miles
82% 44 votes
Historic Sites 80 Canada Road, Redwood City, CA 94062 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the completion of the Hetch-Hetchy Dam water transport project in 1934, the Pulgas Water Temple stands to celebrate the delivery of clean water to the area. The temples surrounding park area is a serene and peaceful place to visit or host private events.
25.1 Miles
80% 15 votes
Historic Sites 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin Heritage Park & Museum is a ten acre park complete with picnic areas, historical buildings, a cemetery and scenic lawns. The buildings house a variety of historical documents, furniture items, artifacts and photographs from the early days of Dublin.
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