Free & Cheap Things to Do in Castro Valley, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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25.1 Miles
Instituted in 1777, Mission Santa Clara de Asis is the 8th oldest mission in California. Visitors can admire the restored church and learn about the history of Spanish settlers and the role the mission played.
25.1 Miles
93% 475 votes
Farms & Ranches 22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
The 3,988-acre Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve includes 24 miles of trails of varying degrees of difficulty to hike, bike, or horseback ride across. It also features a working farm with many animals.
25.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
Hiking Trails Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
The scenic Black Mountain Trail is 4 miles long and elevates through chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland to the top of the 2,800 ft Black Mountain. Wildlife that can be seen include rabbits, deer and turkeys.
25.2 Miles
84% 56 votes
Beaches Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Francis Beach is believed to be the main beach at Half Moon Bay with beautiful views of the ocean and well-maintained campsites that offer both tents as well as RV's. The beach can be easily reached through the Coast-side trail. There is also a dog-friendly beach area nearby.
25.2 Miles
92% 227 votes
Historic Ships 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
25.2 Miles
56% 57 votes
Flea Markets 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133 MoreLess Info
Since opening in 1959, the San Jose Flea Market, has grown from 20 vendors selling their wares to hosting more than 6,000 vendors each week. Four million visitors per year flock to the market for fresh foods, crafts, bargains, and more.
25.2 Miles
89% 240 votes
Visitor Centers Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
25.3 Miles
88% 4406 votes
Beaches Pescadero Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Where the Pescadero River enters the sea, Pescadero Beach begins. Stretching one mile on the shoreline, the beach has sandy coves and rocky cliffs, which are suited for fishing and picnics.
25.3 Miles
88% 261 votes
Parks 16240 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95121 MoreLess Info
Alum Rock Park offers walking trails with some beautiful rock formations. A nice place to spend a day during the summer.
25.3 Miles
94% 31 votes
National & State Parks Giant Highway, Richmond, CA MoreLess Info
A 2,315 acre parkland, Point Pinole features scenic trails that take hikers and joggers through an array of landscape. The trails wind through meadows, along the bluffs and beaches of Richmond and through areas of eucalyptus woods.
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