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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21.2 Miles
76% 75 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 2100 Beach Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
21.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dive Bars 1522 Francisco blvd, Pacifica, CA MoreLess Info
A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, Winters Tavern brings in a variety of musical acts. The tavern has a wide beer selection, pool and shuffleboard areas, and a dance floor.
21.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 9595 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
21.3 Miles
60% 15 votes
Parks High & Santa Clara, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Lincoln Park has nice shade and numerous activities available including: football fields, baseball, softball, tennis, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, fitness equipment, playgrounds for toddlers and youths, BBQ and picnic sites, restrooms and a swimming pool.
21.3 Miles
84% 38 votes
Parks 17770 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Built around the man-made lake of Lexington Reservoir, Lexington Reservoir County Park offers a variety of amenities. It has a boat launch, an extensive network of trails, picnic areas with barbecue grills, and playground areas.
21.5 Miles
46% 24 votes
Parks 50 Wembly Drive, Daly City, CA 94016 MoreLess Info
Gellert Park is a well-maintained outdoor spot for those searching for a place to play basketball or tennis or to let the kids enjoy some time in the playground. Because it's a popular spot, though, it often gets crowded.
21.6 Miles
57% 143 votes
Haunted Tours 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a haunted theme park with 6 haunted attractions at Pirates of Emerson. The attractions consist of haunted mazes and houses, and the park also offers special events and other nightly entertainment.
21.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mountain Biking 11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
21.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Parkview Circle, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Fairmont Park is a small neighborhood park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several playground areas, a basketball court, and a walking path around the perimeter of the park.
21.7 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.
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