- 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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Design a custom sweet or savory crepe or dig into fresh sandwiches or salads at this casual downtown eatery
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A Cinemark theater, the Century Downtown 12 is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, and is located at the center of a variety of restaurants and bars.
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Car racing enthusiasts can enjoy dirt track competitions every weekend at Ocean Speedway. The facility also provides an array of concessions including sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, beer and other beverages.
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As an equestrian care facility, Canyon Creek Ranch offers visitors horse boarding and training services. The facility consists of barns and two arenas for training; one outdoors and one indoors.
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2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA
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True to its name, Natural Bridges State Park contains natural rock bridges created by eons of water and wind erosion. The modern park is managed by the state and is a wonderful destination for adults and families.
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9900 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
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Make a splash with a visit to San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park. Features include a kids area, twisty slide, lap pool and diving boards. Open Monday through Saturday (fees apply).
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Little ones will appreciate a visit to Fire Truck Park. With its unique fire truck play structure with slides and poles, swings, barbeque area and game tables, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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The playground at Athan Downs Park is something to be seen, with features like a rolling slide, small sand pit and spinning seats. The ground is even covered in rubberized turf for extra safety.
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A great family-friendly park for all ages, the Athens Downs Park features beautiful green grass and as assortment of children's playground structures. The parks picnic tables are surrounded by scenic walkways and trees, and it offers sports fields and tennis.
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of hiking trails along with scenic views of Lake Chabot at Fairmont Ridge Staging Area. The area is dog friendly, featuring a lot of leash free open spaces.
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Outside of the Half Moon Bay store you will find the Dinosaurs of Spanish Town. A collection of large metal dinosaur sculptures that are perfect for a photo op with the children.