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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28.7 Miles
80% 926 votes
Beaches Highway 1, San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
28.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 480 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
28.8 Miles
100% 15 votes
Bookstores 2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 MoreLess Info
Located near the campus of University of California, Moe's Books is a great place to buy, sell or trade books. Open seven days a week, the store has an impressive collection of books, both new and used, which are available at a reasonable price.
28.8 Miles
93% 1899 votes
Art Museum 34th Ave & Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hill top, high above San Francisco Bay, Legion of Honor, is an art museum with few equals. With a collection that exceeds 124,000 works of art, visitors will be amazed and inspired by the artistic beauty around them.
28.9 Miles
39% 126 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
28.9 Miles
77% 65 votes
Historic Sites 1096 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Learn about the history of photography at Camera Obscura. The technique of Camera Obscura has been around for hundreds of years, preceding the modern camera.
29.0 Miles
95% 57688 votes
767

Alcatraz

Historic Prisons Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
29.0 Miles
76% 72 votes
Art Museum 2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
29.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Scenic Drives Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.
29.1 Miles
61% 129 votes
Children's Museums 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94707 MoreLess Info
Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
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