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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27.6 Miles
90% 145 votes
Hiking Trails Mountain View, Mountain View, CA MoreLess Info
The Stevens Creek Trail runs through tidal marshlands as well as natural riparian habitat. It is regularly used for bicycling, bird watching, dog walking, scenic nature walks and educational purposes.
27.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Whistle Stop Playground is a park where the entire playground is a train and train station theme. The park offers monkey bars and slides as well as benches for parents and guardians to watch their children.
27.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Featuring a large grass field, Hillview Park offers visitors recreational activities like soccer, flag football, kite flying, picnicking, and more. There are several park benches with shade from trees to sit at.
27.7 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 400 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Located in a residential neighborhood, Shoup Park is equipped with lots of playground equipment for toddlers and younger kids. There is also a large sand play area and picnic tables for dining or just sitting while watching the kids play.
27.7 Miles
60% 86 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 969 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 MoreLess Info
At Twin Creeks, visitors can join a baseball league or watch a game at one of the 10 softball and baseball fields. The clubhouse has an arcade, bar, and lounge for watching sports games on television.
27.8 Miles
100% 7 votes
Farms & Ranches 185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At Arata Pumpkin Farm, choose and pick your own pumpkin. Their 6 acre property also includes a large corn field.
27.8 Miles
78% 49 votes
Parks 999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088 MoreLess Info
Featuring 105 acres of wetlands, City of Sunnyvale's Baylands Park has over 70 developed acres with grass meadows, an amphitheater and picnic sites with water, grills and tables. It offers a discovery playground with fossil dig area and walking trails.
27.9 Miles
95% 43 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 19450 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA MoreLess Info
Guests of the Round Valley Regional Preserve will be able to go hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling in a site that reaches temperatures of up to 100 degrees during the summer. The location also offers campsites that feature picnic tables and a restroom.
27.9 Miles
50% 12 votes
Parks 482 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Redwood Grove Park is a 6 acre nature preserve with many activities and attractions for the community. Amenities include picnic equipment, trails, a rose garden, a boardwalk along Adobe Creek, and observation decks.
27.9 Miles
69% 16 votes
Parks 1771 Milmont Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Dixon Landing Park features three tennis courts, a ball field, playground, basketball hoop, and ten picnic tables with six barbeques spanning 11 acres. The parking lot contains 84 spots and public restrooms are available.
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