Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco, CA

  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
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Historic drive-in diner seen in George Lucas’s American Graffiti Serving Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Late Night
42.4 Miles
89% 1249 votes
Children's Museums 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 MoreLess Info
San Jose's Children's Discovery Museum is intended to introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the fascinating world around them. The exhibits are meant to be touched, explored, climbed on and otherwise manipulated.
42.4 Miles
85% 220 votes
Arts Centers 15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
42.4 Miles
90% 41 votes
Parks 540 W Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Named for a former police chief, John D. Morgan Park has courts and fields for softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, horseshoes and volleyball. It features a small children's water park, playground, walking trails, open fields and picnic areas.
42.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 510 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
Highly developed programs and services in the performing and visual arts at Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana. Youth programs art classes for children aged 6 through 16 of all skill levels.
42.5 Miles
96% 28 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 68 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
The Art Beat is a creative art studio offering a variety of artistic activities for those of all age levels. Among these activities are open studio time, teach classes, host parties, and instruction groups.
42.6 Miles
74% 77 votes
Art Museum 520 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Hose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is a unique museum housing a variety of historic and contemporary textile artifacts. The permanent exhibit includes a variety of quilts, textile artworks, costumes from other world cultures and many woven and wearable artworks designed by well-known artists.
42.7 Miles
92% 37 votes
Airfields 615 Parker Road, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
At Travis Air Force Base, visitors can attend air shows to watch pilots from The Thunderbirds pull tricks and maneuvers with their planes. Visitors can also explore the aerial museum to learn about the history of airplanes.
42.7 Miles
92% 60 votes
Parks Gilman & Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Campbell Park is a recreational park that is best known for hosting special events such as 'Oktoberfest' and the 'Valentine's day run'. The park also features two basketball courts, a kid's playground, and restroom facilities.
42.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Laser Tag 4 Padre Parkway, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
The home of laser tag and family entertainment, QZAR Laser Tag offers guests the opportunity to enjoy laser tag games in their space like maze arena. They also offer party rooms for events and an arcade with over 40 machines.
42.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skate Parks 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA MoreLess Info
Loved by patrons of all ages is Cal Skate of Rohnert Park. The skating rink is an indoor facility that features a large rink, arcade, snack shop, billiards and more.
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