- The list below includes 781 free or cheap things to do in or near Alameda, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Arcades.
- From Crown Memorial State Beach to Franklin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alameda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Half Moon Bay.
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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.
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As the theater for the college's art department, Skyline College Main Theater showcases the talent of its students with annual performances. In addition to hosting student performances, the theater also hosts touring theater and music acts.
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Golden Hills Park is a neighborhood park with open green spaces and athletic fields. Amenities include a half court basketball court, play structures for small and large children, a tennis court, and many shade trees.
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A small residential park, Edgemar Park features grass fields suitable for recreational activities along with picnic tables and a dirt walking path. The park also offers children's play structures, swings, slides and shade trees.
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Skyline Dr & Westline Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
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Mussell Rock Beach Park is a popular park known for its sandy beaches, rocky coastline, hiking trails, and amaizng vistas Visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific and varying hiking terrains and scenery.
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Running along a canal, Contra Costa Canal Trail is a horseshoe-shaped, paved trail measuring 13.8 miles. It intersects other regional trails and can be used for biking, walking, horseback riding and viewing of wildlife that frequent the canal.
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4525 Dyer Street, Union City, CA 94587
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Providing recreational opportunities, Veteran's Memorial Park - Hall Ranch has tennis courts, baseball fields, and walking paths for the community to enjoy. The park hosts festivals and other community events on a yearly basis.
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Union City's Contempo Park features a variety of amenities, including two baseball fields with bleachers for seating, a basketball court, and playground areas with climbing structures. The park also has picnic areas.
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Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.
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A movie theater with 16 auditoriums, Century Hilltop 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.