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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16.1 Miles
33% 18 votes
Swimming Pool 401 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Located indoors, Oceana Swimming Pool is a lap pool that can fit more than 600 people at full capacity. The pool has several diving boards and a basketball hoop for guests to play with.
16.1 Miles
Horseback Riding 1350 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Riders from as young as four years old can be accommodated at Castle Rock Arabians. The ranch offers horseback riding, trail rides, summer camps for children and teens, and riding lessons.
16.1 Miles
93% 29 votes
Hiking Trails 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
16.1 Miles
86% 29 votes
Parks 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
At 1,060-acres, Diablo Foothills Regional Park offers open land for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. The relatively undeveloped park offers views of the San Francisco Bay region and is notable for its oak woodlands and sandstone formations.
16.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is a park populated by oak woodlands and sandstone formations. The park offers picnic areas, softball fields, and volleyball courts, as well as a supervised swimming pool.
16.2 Miles
93% 59 votes
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Military Museums Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
SF-88L shows the history of the fighters in the Cold War. Check the hours carefully before paying a visit.
16.2 Miles
85% 47 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 350 Bollinger Canyon Ln, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
A full service health and fitness club, Clubsport Of San Ramon offers a wide variety of amenities. The state of the art facility has a full range of fitness equipment, and offers a variety of classes.
16.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 1081 Christie Road, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Fernandez Ranch is a 702 acre ranch featuring several hiking trails, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The ranch is also home to a variety of plant and wildlife.
16.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Castles 900 Mirador Ter, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
At Pacificas Mccloskey Castle, visitors can explore a historic castle built in reaction to an earthquake in 1906. Visitors can go on 90 minute tours of the castle to learn about its history with a volunteer guide.
16.2 Miles
76% 59 votes
Dog Park Paso Nogal Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Being a park designed for dogs, Paso Nogal Park offers areas for visitors to play with their dogs. The park also has several trails where visitors can take their dogs for walks, as well as drinking stations.
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