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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MetroDemic 773 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Teams engage in a scavenger hunt to save San Francisco from a nasty epidemic
7.4 Miles
89% 240 votes
Visitor Centers Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
7.7 Miles
84% 199 votes
National & State Parks N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
China Camp State Park is most frequented by locals, as it is tucked away as one of San Rafel's secret treasures. The park offers beautiful marshlands, hiking trails and premier bird watching.
7.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Hillside Blvd & School Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Paradise Valley Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, a basketball court, a playground, and a dog park. The dog park includes wide open grassy areas and trash receptacles.
7.7 Miles
93% 30 votes
Visitor Centers 1252 McKay Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, Crab Cove Visitor Center is located at Crown Memorial State Beach. The center features a variety of educational and informative exhibits about local sea life, as well as visitor information services.
7.8 Miles
63% 8 votes
Fishing 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Blue Runner Sport fishing offers private sport fishing tours. All of the tours are taken on a DELTA, one of the most high-tech and comfortable fishing boats in the industry.
7.8 Miles
93% 14 votes
Mountains Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
As the highest point of Angel Island, Mt. Livermore offers 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay area. Visitors can access the island by ferry, or adventure to the island with a personal boat or rented kayak.
7.8 Miles
Specialty Museums 1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA MoreLess Info
At the Pacific Pinball Museum, guests will have the opportunity to view collections of pinball machines. The location also offers educational classes, including Recognizing Pinball Artists and Learning History Through Pinball.
7.8 Miles
75% 28 votes
Parks 650 Poplar Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
With 2 miles of trails, Sign Hill Park has 30 acres of open space ad is home to the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Other species of wildlife found on Sign Hill include gulls, egrets, and turns.
7.8 Miles
94% 17 votes
National & State Parks Vistazo Street West, Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
A state park built around the Old St. Hilary's church, Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The park features remarkable scenic views of the bay and surrounding wilderness.
7.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Walks Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
Used by joggers, cyclists, and walkers, Tiburon Multi-Use Path offers a paved path through the surrounding wetlands. There is a gazebo that has benches for visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the bay from.
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