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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Extreme Pizza 3204 College Ave, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Vegan, gluten-free, and healthy pizzas alongside signature pies with inventive flavor combinations, such as the Mexican-inspired Baja 1000
11.8 Miles
56% 36 votes
Skating Rinks 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
Walnut Creek On Ice is an ice skating rink open during the winter months of the year. Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and birthday parties are a few of the events hosted at the rink.
11.8 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
11.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 468 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
With seven lanes to choose from, Pleasant Hill Aquatics offers visitors a lap pool for swimming laps and cooling off in the sun. Visitors can reserve the patio for private events like birthday parties.
11.9 Miles
95% 20 votes
Neighborhoods Roosevelt Way and Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 MoreLess Info
Corona Heights offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay for those who want to hike up the hill and if you want to bring your dog, there is an enclosed area in which they can run free.
11.9 Miles
95% 51569 votes
Bridges Lincoln Boulevard, near Doyle Drive and Fort Point, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the United States. The colossal red suspension bridge is one mile long and spans the three-mile Golden Gate strait.
11.9 Miles
96% 224 votes
Rafting 1250 Pine Street, Ste 103, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting – Day Trips located in provides an outdoor adventure on 10 of California's best and most exciting rivers. Tours can be 1 to 4 days long, each tailored to the party experience desired.
11.9 Miles
78% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 555 Center Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas is an eight screen theatre with stadium seating. The cinema features new Hollywood releases, has select D-BOX seating, and offers a full-service concession stand.
12.0 Miles
96% 656 votes
Parks Can be reached by Highways 1, 101, 280 and 880, San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a park and green space near the bridge. Great views and plenty of places to relax.
12.0 Miles
97% 249 votes
Kayaking Schoonmaker Point, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
12.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Callan Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1938, Memorial Park offers two separate play areas with a variety of equipment. The park also has five barbecue pits, ten picnic tables, and ample seating areas with benches.
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