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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Italian chef whips up traditional dishes from his home country, speckling homemade pastas with seafood and innovative sauces
37.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 480 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
37.9 Miles
88% 49 votes
Beaches Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Rockaway Beach is a plaza that includes stores such as gift shops, professional offices, a gas station, and several restaurants. The area also has a UPS store, workout facilities, and a tire service area.
38.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 2-198 East Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376 MoreLess Info
Lincoln Park provides two play spaces, one for older children and one for toddlers. There is a water plaza and a large grass area to play sports. The park offers BBQ/grills and a pathway to ride bikes or walk.
38.1 Miles
57% 233 votes
Bowling 900 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Classic Bowling Center is open 7 days a week, offering fun for the whole family with modern amenities and plenty of bowling balls to choose from. Guests can reserve lanes online, as well as book parties at this popular spot.
38.2 Miles
89% 2054 votes
Lake Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
38.3 Miles
50% 42 votes
Historic Homes Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Jack London's Cabin is a great place to learn more about the author's life and history. The cabin is in a decent condition with its tiled floors and an impressive statue of London himself.
38.3 Miles
94% 53 votes
Distilleries 2601 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
St. George Spirits offers guests the opportunity to tour a craft distillery which produces single malt whiskeys, bourbon, and absinthe. The site also offers tastings of its products for guests to enjoy.
38.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Clay Park

Parks Clay Avenue & Dundee Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
At Clay Park, visitors can bring their children to two playground areas with swings, climbing structures, and slides. The playground has a short walking path and picnic tables near it.
38.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Gardens 2000 Hwy 1, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
38.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sharp Park offers stunning scenic views of the ocean. There are a number of tree-lined hiking trails and well maintained pathways, as well as a long flight of stairs leading to the bluffs.
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