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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Meaty slices of raw fish and veggies are hand-wrapped in rice and seaweed, and served with ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi
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73% 40 votes
Bowling 5000 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Harvest Park Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge with pool tables and adult beverages, flat-screen monitors and a snack bar.
42.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
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Fort Ord

Monuments Fort Ord Project Office - Hollister Resource Area, 20 Hamilton Ct, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Once an army facility, Ford Ord is now a national monument at the center of a large wilderness preserve that is home to 35 rare animal and plant species. The reserve also has an extensive hiking trail network.
42.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 MoreLess Info
Featuring a number of facilities for public use, the Discovery Bay Community Center is a recreation center popular among local residents. Visitors have access to volleyball and basketball courts, a pool, and picnic and barbecue areas, among other amenities.
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Religious Buildings 720 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Buddha's Universal Church welcomes practitioners from all sects of Buddhism. They have classes for those who would like to learn more about Buddhist teachings.
42.1 Miles
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Religious Buildings 855 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
One of the most important Buddhist temples in San Francisco is the Kong Chow Temple. You may want to make a suggested donation of $3, and refrain from taking photos, since this is against Buddhist religion.
42.1 Miles
74% 172 votes
Cocktail Lounge 999 California St. at Mason St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Top of the Mark is a hotel bar well-known for its stunning views of the city. The menu is simple but they offer a wide variety of beverages. The best time to visit is during the late hours of night, especially on weekends, to avoid the crowd.
42.1 Miles
69% 3133 votes
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Chinatown

Neighborhoods Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular tourist attractions around the bay, Chinatown is within minutes of downtown. Explore Chinese culture and history with a long walk around the area. In Chinatown you can dine, shop and experience Chinese inspired architecture.
42.2 Miles
74% 95 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
42.2 Miles
92% 641 votes
Religious Buildings 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Grace Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral located on California street in San Francisco. Apart from being a church, it also hosts and organizes in partnership with different cultural institutions, various educational programs, music, drama and visual arts events.
42.2 Miles
94% 981 votes
Food Tours 2179 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 MoreLess Info
Local Tastes of the City Tours comes up with unique food tours of the city-- it takes you through various neighborhoods and allows you to try some of the best culinary gems in San Francisco.
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