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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Friendly staff serve up authentic Mexican food such as Birria, Pozole, and Menudo at a casual joint that makes its own tortillas
36.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Hillside Blvd & School Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Paradise Valley Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, a basketball court, a playground, and a dog park. The dog park includes wide open grassy areas and trash receptacles.
36.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 399 Jill Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 MoreLess Info
Verner Hanson Park is a city park that features large open green spaces, basketball courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds with a variety of equipment. The park also has a horseshoe pit.
36.1 Miles
66% 70 votes
Dog Park 8th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.
36.2 Miles
94% 133 votes
Parks 3450 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602 MoreLess Info
Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
36.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 955 Crossroads Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 MoreLess Info
At Tracy Sports Complex, visitors can watch the locals play baseball in one of the many sports fields in the complex. The complex has baseball diamonds surrounded with high fences, as well as several multipurpose fields.
36.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Horseback Riding One Picardo Ranch, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Located in a scenic, natural area of San Francisco, Sun Valley Equestrian offers horse back riding lessons in various styles for students of all ages. The facility also hosts horse camps.
36.3 Miles
80% 80 votes
Dog Park 35 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Featuring separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, Centennial Way Dog Park provides an opportunity for dogs to get lots of exercise. The park is also equipped with convenient doggie water fountains, benches and a large sculpture.
36.3 Miles
82% 55 votes
Parks Orange Ave & Tennis Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
South San Francisco's Orange Memorial Park is a family friendly park with many recreational amenities. The park includes a large children's playground, dog park, BBQ and picnic areas, tennis courts and a weekend farmer's market.
36.3 Miles
88% 82 votes
Hiking Trails Sneath Ln & Amador Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
With its 1,200 foot summit, Sweeney Ridge is a popular hiking and mountain biking location with a paved road and many features to explore off-trail. The area is home to wildlife including hawks, deer and even mountain lions.
36.3 Miles
75% 28 votes
Parks 740 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Washington Park features an upper and lower part. The upper portion of the park includes play areas with tanbark, sandbox, swings, slides and picnic areas. The lower portion has lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and a dog park.
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