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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33.6 Miles
98% 221 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Established by Edith Heath in 1948, Heath Ceramics is popular as much for its quality ceramic ware as for the friendly and informative factory tours. Besides the ceramics, the store also offers glassware, jewelry, candles and a variety of tiles.
33.6 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
33.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3240 Withers Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Featuring maple trees and a play structure for young children to enjoy, Brookwood Park is a suitable location for a family outing. The location also contains bathroom facilities and picnic areas.
33.6 Miles
100% 73 votes
Baseball Fields Foothill Middle School, 2775 Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Established in 2001, the Bronco Baseball Academy is a facility that strives to improve its students' proficiency in the sport of baseball. The academy specializes in providing summer skills camps to improve the players' performance.
33.6 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
33.7 Miles
97% 31 votes
National & State Parks 900 Dornan Drive, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Named for two former state politicians, Miller Knox Regional Park is a waterfront park on 307 acres which can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has loop trails, picnic facilities and open green space for recreational activities.
33.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches Miller/Knox Regional Park, 900 Dorman Drive, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Keller Beach is a scenic beach with white sand and gentle surf. The beach tends to be quiet and relaxing, and offers impressive sunset views at the right time of day.
33.8 Miles
83% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shadelands Ranch Museum features Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history. Built in 1903, it houses collections of old newspapers, photographs, and government records and is open for individual research or tours.
33.8 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Offering a leash free environment, Sausalito Dog Park provides ample space for dogs to jump, run and fetch. And for pet owners, there are picnic benches along with a covered gazebo to provide protection from the sun.
33.8 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks Taylor Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Dinosaur Hill Park offers 13 acres of scenic panoramic views, open space, and hiking. A staircase runs from the small parking area to the top of the large hill, where people often go to view firework displays.
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