- The list below includes 722 free or cheap things to do in or near Redwood City, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Dog Park, Parks and Hiking Trails.
 - From La Petite Playhouse to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Redwood City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
 
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            Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.        
    
    
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                1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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            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.        
    
    
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            The Concord Pavilion is a venue that has hosted musical artists including Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Linkin Park, and 30 Seconds to Mars. The pavilion has a seating capacity of 12,500 people.        
    
    
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                E Olivera Rd At Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94519
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            Willow Pass Community Park is a 40 acre park featuring a large community center at the park's midpoint. The park also offers several athletic fields and a play area with moving model trains.        
    
    
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            Visitors of the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park will be able to go hiking, jogging, and biking. Additionally, the site offers picnic areas, barbeque pits, and access to a trail camp site.        
    
    
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            A community owned park located in a residential area, Cappy Ricks Park provides visitors with lighted basketball and tennis courts throughout the year. The park also offers playground areas, walking trails, and features wide swathes of manicured green space.        
    
    
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            Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.        
    
    
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            Hillcrest Park is a community-owned and managed public park that is noted for containing Matteo's Dream, a large, safe playground for children of all abilities. Additionally, the park has ball fields, pavilions, and picnic areas.        
    
    
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            Susana Park is a 1 acre park that offers recreational amenities including a performing stage,        
    
    
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            A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.