- The list below includes 818 free or cheap things to do in or near Castro Valley, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- From Lake Chabot Regional Park to Fairmont Ridge Staging Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castro Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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Workshops enable to create own clay flowers and take them home to decorate interiors
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17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Those who wish to go fishing may enjoy the trout, catfish, bass, and crappie catches at Lake Chabot Regional Park. Visitors can also rent canoes and boats and purchase 'bait and tackle' at Marina Cafe.
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of hiking trails along with scenic views of Lake Chabot at Fairmont Ridge Staging Area. The area is dog friendly, featuring a lot of leash free open spaces.
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18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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At the Castro Valley Community Center – Park, visitors can play basketball, baseball, and soccer. The location also contains picnic areas and tables, a snack bar, an open lawn area, and horseshoe courts.
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Visitors can enjoy a 1.5 acre swimming lagoon with a sandy beach and lifeguard service at Cull Canyon. The recreation area also features picnic areas and offers access to hiking trails.
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Greenridge Park's most notable attraction is its scenic view of the Bay Area, offering photo opportunities. Additionally, the location also contains traditional park facilities, including a playground for children to enjoy.
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Castro Valley Dog Park offers pet owners the chance to unleash their dogs as they roam around a grassy, tree-surrounded area. The attraction is also attached to a regular park so dog owners can also take their pet on a stroll.
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Carlos Bee Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the suitable facilities for a group or family outing. The play area also contains a jungle gym for children to climb.
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The Five Canyons Park contains several loop trails for those who wish to go hiking and biking. Those who wish to go wildlife viewing or are seeking photo opportunities may also enjoy the site's scenic area.
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At the Earl Warren Park, visitors can rest and enjoy a meal at the site's benches and picnic tables. The site also contains a dog park for those who wish to walk their pet.
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Visitors can enjoy miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an arcade at Golden Tee Golfland, a family entertainment center. Golden Tee also hosts birthday parties and other special events.