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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43.7 Miles
81% 68 votes
961

Stow Lake

Lake 50 Stow Lake Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 MoreLess Info
Stow Lake has a rental boathouse where visitors can explore the waters. There are plenty of places for picnicking and relaxing, as well.
43.8 Miles
96% 73 votes
Walking Tours 2454 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Located in Marina District, San Francisco, Discover Walks is a company that provides walking tours of San Francisco, accompanied by a local San Franciscan. All of their tours are free of charge.
43.8 Miles
97% 2525 votes
Parks entrances at Wildcat Canyon Rd & Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Beautiful Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, California is a nature conservancy with free and premium programs dedicated to public education about California's ecosystems, wildlife and horticulture. Most areas of the park are free to enter and are staffed by volunteers.
43.8 Miles
93% 13500 votes
Parks 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117 MoreLess Info
Located in San Francisco adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park is a tranquil and verdant area popular with hikers and dog walkers. It is also a favorite picnic spot during the warm summer months.
43.8 Miles
56% 41 votes
Movie Theaters 4204 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
44.0 Miles
64% 109 votes
Trampoline Parks 1631 Challenge Drive, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Sky High Sports provides trampoline walls and floors used for open jumping, dodgeball and aerobics classes. The center offers party hosting, a snack bar and a session for individuals with special needs.
44.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Prospect & Park Sts, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Rancho San Justo Sports Complex is approximately 13 acres and features soccer, football and softball fields, basketball courts and a quarter-mile track. Their other amenities include a batting cage and bullpen.
44.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Recreation Centers 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Recreation Center & Park offers a wide range of activities and classes. Patrons may participate in dance classes, yoga and wine tasting classes. They also have a teen and senior center.
44.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
The Pleasant Hill Community Center is a multipurpose facility that is available for wedding and other event rentals. The center has both large and small rooms and outdoor spaces, as well as a catering-ready kitchen.
44.2 Miles
93% 3165 votes
Monuments 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, Palace of Fine Arts, has been a drawing card for tourists ever since. Today, the palace plays host to a full schedule of live entertainment and musical events in its 962 seat theater.
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