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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17.6 Miles
88% 49 votes
Beaches Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Rockaway Beach is a plaza that includes stores such as gift shops, professional offices, a gas station, and several restaurants. The area also has a UPS store, workout facilities, and a tire service area.
17.6 Miles
83% 24 votes
Parks Yosemite Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Frontierland Park is a community park that contains barbecue areas, horseshoe pits, a playground, and picnic tables. The park has a large picnic area that can be reserved for corporate outings, birthday parties, or church events.
17.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
Disc Golf 401 Old Ranch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Visitors can follow a marked path on hilly terrain to play disc golf at Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course. The course has several elevation increases that provide views of the surrounding hillside.
17.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 1000 Vistamonte Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
At 3 miles round trip, Summit View Trails is a nature trail that gains 200 feet in elevation. The trail provides scenic views of the valley and the surrounding hills.
17.7 Miles
88% 276 votes
525

Sea Bowl

Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Bowl is a 32-lane bowling alley that also has glow-in-the-dark lanes, bumpers, a video game arcade, and billiards tables. The alley can be rented out for corporate events and birthday parties.
17.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Side Bowling Pro Shop is a retailer of bowling balls and equipment in addition to providing repair, drilling and other pro services. The shop is open evenings during the week and closed on Sundays.
17.7 Miles
68% 123 votes
Dog Park Mission Blvd & 7th Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Dog owners and their pets can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities at the Drigon Dog Park. Along with standard walking paths, there are watering stations, scooper dispensers, fake fire hydrants, dog tunnels, and a climbing platform.
17.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 515 Old County Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Located on 2.6 acres of residential land, Laureola Park is a public park offering a variety of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center.
17.8 Miles
72% 67 votes
Movie Theaters 4175 Blackhawk Plz Cir, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring seven auditoriums, Century Blackhawk Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.8 Miles
86% 195 votes
National & State Parks 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555 MoreLess Info
As a historic Victorian farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm offers visitors a spacious area for walking among native plants. There are 99 species of birds on the farm, ranging from peacocks, to turkeys, to hummingbirds.
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