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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13.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 4301 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Pleasanton's Amador Valley Park is a family friendly community park. Featuring an outdoor movies-in-the-park series through the summer the park also offers a playground, a basketball court, shady trees and picnic areas.
13.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farmers Markets 1376 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132 MoreLess Info
Berressa Farmer's Market, held every Saturday morning from May to October, is a great place to shop for fresh organic farm produce, meat, bread, fish and more, at a reasonable price. It is small scale market with spacious parking and friendly vendors.
13.6 Miles
Instituted in 1777, Mission Santa Clara de Asis is the 8th oldest mission in California. Visitors can admire the restored church and learn about the history of Spanish settlers and the role the mission played.
13.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 1800 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
Orloff Park is an eight acre community park that has an exercise course, picnic tables, a softball field, volleyball, basketball, a toddler playground with ride-on toys, slides, and foam floor, and youth playground with sandbox and slides.
13.6 Miles
82% 78 votes
Walking Trails 10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
13.6 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 3200 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.
13.6 Miles
- 3 votes
Playgrounds Bancroft Ct, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential area, Toyon Park offers visitors picnic areas and grills, as well as a playground for older children with a separate one for toddlers. The park also features marked areas for bocce ball and horseshoe pits.
13.6 Miles
86% 338 votes
National & State Parks 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Those who wish to go fishing may enjoy the trout, catfish, bass, and crappie catches at Lake Chabot Regional Park. Visitors can also rent canoes and boats and purchase 'bait and tackle' at Marina Cafe.
13.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails 10600 Mora Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
Located on a hillside, Mora Trail takes visitors on a scenic hike through forests and meadows. From the trail, visitors will receive panoramic views of the valley below and might even run into wildlife like deer.
13.7 Miles
90% 112 votes
Parks 13801 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
The San Leandro Marina is recreational area that features a boat launch ramp, two yacht clubs, and 462 births. The marina is close to park and picnic areas, a hiking trail, and two golf courses.
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