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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27.8 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Del Mar Dr, Off Pine Valley Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Composed of roughly one acre of land, the Del Mar Dog Park serves as a small community space for dog owners. The open play area allows dogs to run off their leashes, and there is a dog water fountain as well as dog waste bags.
27.8 Miles
14% 7 votes
Dog Park 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Animas Veterans Park, Gilroy Dog Park features gravel fields for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, picnic tables, benches, trees, a double-gated entrance and a separate small dog area.
27.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At Arata Pumpkin Farm, choose and pick your own pumpkin. Their 6 acre property also includes a large corn field.
27.9 Miles
95% 129 votes
Gardens Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
27.9 Miles
20% 133 votes
Movie Theaters 15555 E 14th St, Ste 350, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Century 16 Bayfair Mall displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
27.9 Miles
49% 84 votes
Bowling 887 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Manor Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center provides a party room for private events, a snack bar with food and drinks, a pro shop and a bar with adult beverages.
27.9 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks San Leandro, CA 94579 MoreLess Info
Washington Manor Park has 15 acres featuring barbecue pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, a play area for children, a large grassy field, and more. It also boasts an aquatic center for fun in the water.
27.9 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
27.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
28.0 Miles
100% 27 votes
Beaches Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
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