Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, CA

  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Tennis, Laser Tag and Art Gallery.
  • From Lakeshore Park to Newark Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Los Altos and Palo Alto.
  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Tennis, Laser Tag and Art Gallery.
  • From Lakeshore Park to Newark Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Los Altos and Palo Alto.
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9.6 Miles
44% 9 votes
Running/Jogging 2 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Stretching just over six miles is the man made Coyote Creek Trail. The trail is paved and takes cyclists and joggers through open fields and under charming bridges making for a scenic ride.
9.6 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 999 Corte Madera Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Encinal Park features a variety of amenities. For those interested in sports, the park offers basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, as well as a baseball diamond. For more passive visitors, the park has picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
9.7 Miles
88% 17 votes
Parks 609 Maybell Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
A 4.1-acre park with trees and open space, Juana Briones Park also includes two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic tables, benches and a footpath. The playgrounds feature a climbing rock and a sand and water feature.
9.7 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 450 Rudyard Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Measured at only 4 acres in size, Starlite Park is a small, city run neighborhood park. Amenities at the park include a playground, picnic benches, dog walking paths, and a large amount of shade.
9.7 Miles
77% 13 votes
Dog Park 685 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA 94040 MoreLess Info
Even though the Village Green Dog Park is not separated based on the size of the dog, it still draws in many with fake grass that keeps the canines from getting too dirty. A wide range of stones and animal-themed art is available for general play.
9.8 Miles
88% 78 votes
Botanical Gardens 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Allied Arts Guild is an event space and botanical gardens, with beautiful architecture and many art shops as well. The venue is a popular wedding destination and there are docent-led garden tours almost daily.
9.8 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
9.9 Miles
88% 287 votes
Observation Decks Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 95319 MoreLess Info
Stanford University's Hoover Tower soars above the rest of the campus, and its bells are audible for miles. The tower has 48 bells that were imported from Belgium. Visitors are welcome to ascend the tower on foot.
9.9 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.
9.9 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.
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