Free & Cheap Things to Do in Menlo Park, CA

  • The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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13.5 Miles
72% 109 votes
Parks 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Central Park in Santa Clara is a fully equipped hub of fun and entertainment. Amenities include an amphitheatre, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a 30,000 square foot community center.
13.5 Miles
88% 135 votes
Parks Sailway Drive, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
Central Park contains softball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, four playground areas, a golf course, and a water park. The location also contains a dog park and picnic areas.
13.5 Miles
82% 296 votes
Lake 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 MoreLess Info
Located within Central Park, Lake Elizabeth measures 83 acres and can be used for fishing and boating. The surrounding park area offers picnic sites, athletic fields, a water park, walking paths, children's playgrounds and a dog park.
13.6 Miles
95% 87 votes
Comedy Clubs 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
A comedy club and theater seating 42 people, Made Up Theater offers improvised comedy that includes audience participation. It also provides improvised comedy classes, games and a summer comedy camp and hosts private events.
13.6 Miles
27% 11 votes
Dog Park 1125 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Burlingame Dog Exercise Park is the place to go with man's best friend in California. Gated parks for both small and large dogs allow for a more personal play place fit for all breeds, completed with benches and water fountains.
13.6 Miles
72% 138 votes
Dog Park 1740 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
A 1.2-acre canine recreation facility, Central Park Dog Park features an artificial turf large dog field and a natural grass small dog field. The park provides benches, shaded areas, drinking water and a double-gated entrance.
13.6 Miles
68% 123 votes
Dog Park Mission Blvd & 7th Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Dog owners and their pets can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities at the Drigon Dog Park. Along with standard walking paths, there are watering stations, scooper dispensers, fake fire hydrants, dog tunnels, and a climbing platform.
13.9 Miles
50% 10 votes
Dance Clubs 1306 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
With thumping music, strobing lights, and plenty to drink, Caribbean Garden is a popular attraction. With styles including Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton, the club covers all Latin styles of dance.
13.9 Miles
25% 4 votes
Playgrounds 384 Florence Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
The public can rent the space of Seven Hills Park for private gatherings and events for a fee. The park itself features a car-themed playground area, sand volleyball court, walking path, picnic tables, restrooms, and basketball court.
14.0 Miles
96% 77 votes
Specialty Museums 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
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