- The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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The Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center is the only skating center open year round, 7 days a week in San Francisco. They have skating lessons for both figure and hockey skating and organize different events and programs as Hockey Leagues, Public skating and Freestyle skating.
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Located in the heart of North Beach, Little Italy is a great place to experience a change of culture. This community is home to numerous Italian restaurants, bakers and grocers.
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Featuring a pond with a waterfall, Sycamore Valley Park provides open grass fields lined with trees as well as facilities for baseball, soccer, bocce ball and football. The park also provides a playground, walking paths, picnic tables and barbecue pits.
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Corona Heights
Roosevelt Way and Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Corona Heights offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay for those who want to hike up the hill and if you want to bring your dog, there is an enclosed area in which they can run free.
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2179 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Local Tastes of the City Tours comes up with unique food tours of the city-- it takes you through various neighborhoods and allows you to try some of the best culinary gems in San Francisco.
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151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Art enthusiasts will enjoy taking in the exhibits sponsored by or held at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This museums collection includes an array of paintings, photography, textiles and sculptures.
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701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Dedicated to arts and entertainment, many performances and exhibits are held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Located in the cities cultural hub, this facility offers programs in both visual and performing arts.
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A movie theater featuring seven auditoriums, Century Blackhawk Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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For those not on a diet, Beard Papa's offers a wide selection of ice cream puffs. Try them glazed with chocolate ganache.
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Comic book lovers will enjoy a stop at the Cartoon Art Museum. This museum has a large selection of cartoon and comic book art, both from real comics and invented ones.