Free & Cheap Things to Do in Berkeley, CA

  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
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45.2 Miles
78% 108 votes
Dog Park 1250 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95009 MoreLess Info
The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is a sizable dog-park that has areas for dogs both large and small. The park features regularly maintained artificial-turf and a number of hydration areas for the dogs.
45.3 Miles
92% 122 votes
Walking Trails San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
45.3 Miles
94% 211 votes
Parks 5390 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 MoreLess Info
Spring Lake Park is a 320 acre park featuring a 3 acre lagoon and 72 acre lake. The lagoon is suitable for swimming and the lake for boating and fishing. The park also maintains several picnic areas and a campground.
45.3 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
45.3 Miles
50% 6 votes
Camping Site 14900 W Hwy 12, Lodi, CA 95242 MoreLess Info
Tower Park Marina Resort is a Marina that provides an exclusive getaway bringing together RV and tent camping, cabins and lodges with boat enthusiasts alike. They offer a pavilion and swimming pool/SpaBoat, water sports, boat rentals and boat sales.
45.4 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
45.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 399 Jill Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 MoreLess Info
Verner Hanson Park is a city park that features large open green spaces, basketball courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds with a variety of equipment. The park also has a horseshoe pit.
45.5 Miles
87% 55 votes
Parks 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 MoreLess Info
Howarth Park is a 152-acre community park that provides recreational opportunities with a lake for fishing & boating. The park also features a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails.
45.7 Miles
65% 232 votes
Paintball 2542 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111 MoreLess Info
Featuring 5 playing fields, Santa Clara Paintball offers visitors paintball courses with inflatable obstacles, box mazes, and urban barriers. The paintball center hosts a splatmaster event where kids can aim their paintball guns at physical targets.
45.7 Miles
79% 42 votes
Hiking Trails Between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA MoreLess Info
The Joe Rodota Trail at the Sonoma County Parks is favorited by locals who enjoy long, winding hikes. The creekside trail isn't strenuous and accommodates walkers and dog owners.