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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16.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Gardens 2000 Hwy 1, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
16.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Williams Way, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
As a small neighborhood park, Ponderosa Cove Park provides visitors with a grassy field, walking path, and benches to reflect on. The park is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and rocks.
16.6 Miles
60% 121 votes
Bowling 4330 Olympic Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 MoreLess Info
A bowling center featuring 24 synthetic lanes, Bel Mateo Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides a snack bar, catering services, a lounge with televisions and a game room.
16.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bird Watching 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a bird sanctuary with tidal bay terrain at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. The center features a variety of bird species including thousands of migratory loons, ducks, and grebes.
16.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
465

GAMA Ride

Arcades 390 El Camino Real, Ste G, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
GAMA Ride is a family-friendly entertainment center that features a selection of 3D and 6D game simulators. The center also offers traditional rides and games, as well as a full service snack bar and birthday party packages.
16.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Pleasant Hill Rd E, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Nancy Boyd Park is a recently renovated park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and group sports arenas. Amenities include barbecues, restrooms, a gazebo, soccer fields, and baseball fields.
16.6 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.
16.6 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.
16.7 Miles
56% 62 votes
Colleges & Universities 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402 MoreLess Info
Located on a 153-acre campus, the College of San Mateo is a higher education facility that features more than 20 student clubs and serves 10,000 students. The college also provides transfer services, cultural activities, and employment assistance.
16.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mountain Biking 11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
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