Free & Cheap Things to Do in Los Altos, CA

  • The list below includes 505 free or cheap things to do in or near Los Altos, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Playgrounds.
  • From Shoup Park to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Los Altos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Cupertino.
  • The list below includes 505 free or cheap things to do in or near Los Altos, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Playgrounds.
  • From Shoup Park to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Los Altos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Cupertino.
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WineO 101 181 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA MoreLess Info
From the merchant: An informal, interactive, and fun way to learn about wine. We make learning about wine simple and fun.
0.7 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.
6.4 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755 MoreLess Info
With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
3.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 1285 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Marymeade Park is a small, quiet park with two play structures along with a rocky water fountain area where children can play with sand and water. Other attractions include picnic tables, large grass areas for picnics, barbeques pits and restrooms.
0.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
3.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Playgrounds 1570 Holt Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
With a total of 4.5 acres, Grant Park Center is a wonderful place for community and is equipped with a playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, a soccer field, restrooms, and a basketball court.
4.2 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.
0.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
0.4 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.
0.4 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.
2.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
McKenzie Park is 4.3 acres and includes a playground, lighted tennis courts, bbqs and picnic tables, and a large grass field fit for soccer games. There are also bathrooms, benches and a unique art sculpture.
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