- The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
- From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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Students can attend guitar, drum, mandolin, ukulele, or bass lessons and hone their musical skills
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2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720
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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.
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Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
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1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
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Showing art and indie films instead of blockbusters, Shattuck Cinemas' interior is embellished with Art Deco and Egyptian decor. They have a variety of seating options; including couches, bean bags, and leather chairs to make the experience comfortable.
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Built in 1913, California Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays independent films and Hollywood movies using digital projection. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
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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.
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3101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The Museum of vertebrate Zoology can be found on the campus of Berkeley University. Founded in 1908, it has one of the biggest collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in U.S.
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Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
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A globally influential educational institution, the University of California at Berkeley is a respected research university in Berkeley, California. Its most prestigious programs include agricultural economics, computer science and the biological sciences.
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Spanning a total distance of 31.83-acres of land, Shoreline Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas and a play area for children. The picnic areas can be rented for private parties, corporate outings, or church events.