Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alameda, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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15.8 Miles
66% 148 votes
Movie Theaters 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Century 16 Downtown is a 16 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and reserved seating. The theater airs first rum films and 3D films and also has a cafe and a game room.
15.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks Richmond, CA 94806 MoreLess Info
Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area are offered at Hilltop Lake Park. It is located along 36 acres of land, and there is an extensive walking path that runs around Hilltop Lake and Garrity Creek.
15.9 Miles
74% 35 votes
Dog Park 1393 Radio Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Shore Dogs Park is an off-leash dog park nestled on the shore of the bay. The park has separate, fenced areas for big dogs and small dogs, running water, and plenty of park benches.
15.9 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Park is a large wooded area with plenty of space for picnics and other outdoor activities. It includes multiple playgrounds for toddlers and older children, as well as basketball courts, a softball field and a swimming pool.
15.9 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park & Pool is a swimming complex and splash park (or 'sprayground') The complex houses two swimming pools, a four foot deep, medium-size training pool and a 25-yard regulation pool.
16.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 19953 San Ramon Vly Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
The 16-acre Forest Home Farms consists of two houses, fourteen outbuildings, and two pergolas that represent a century of development. Docent led tours of the Glass House and Boone House as well as school tours are available.
16.1 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks 1039 Hampton Drive, Concord, CA 94518 MoreLess Info
A four acre city park, Len Hester Park sits on rolling, hilly ground, and offers scenic green space and trees. The park offers a walking path and picnic areas, as well as an open field.
16.1 Miles
91% 32 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403 MoreLess Info
San Mateo's Beresford Park is a municipal park that offers a variety of amenities. The park has baseball, basketball, and tennis facilities, public restrooms, a playground, a skating area, and a community garden.
16.1 Miles
83% 53 votes
Swimming Pool 9900 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Make a splash with a visit to San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park. Features include a kids area, twisty slide, lap pool and diving boards. Open Monday through Saturday (fees apply).
16.1 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Offering a leash free environment, Sausalito Dog Park provides ample space for dogs to jump, run and fetch. And for pet owners, there are picnic benches along with a covered gazebo to provide protection from the sun.
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