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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Semi-tutorial classes provide sound education in math, writing, science, and more
21.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 998A Crestview Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Operated by the City of San Carlos, Crestview Park features a variety of amenities, including a playground with varied and elaborate play structures, a soccer field, basketball courts, and a walking and running trail.
21.4 Miles
75% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
21.5 Miles
88% 4406 votes
Beaches Pescadero Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Where the Pescadero River enters the sea, Pescadero Beach begins. Stretching one mile on the shoreline, the beach has sandy coves and rocky cliffs, which are suited for fishing and picnics.
21.5 Miles
56% 36 votes
Skating Rinks 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
Walnut Creek On Ice is an ice skating rink open during the winter months of the year. Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and birthday parties are a few of the events hosted at the rink.
21.5 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks Buena Vista & First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
Located on 13-acres of land in total, Larkey Park is a community park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a children's playground, a picnic area, walking trail, and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum on-site.
21.6 Miles
67% 9 votes
Parks 3000 Eaton Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
21.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
21.7 Miles
96% 45 votes
Historic Sites P.O. Box 280, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site - Tao House will be able to learn about the man who wrote The Iceman Cometh and a Long Day's Journey Into Night. The location offers guided tours.
21.7 Miles
93% 135 votes
Historic Sites 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
The John Muir National Historic Site is a dedicated to the founder of the environmental movement. There are several group and walking tours available throughout his home as well as the surrounding land so visitors can learn more about the impact Muir made on society.
21.7 Miles
96% 224 votes
Rafting 1250 Pine Street, Ste 103, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting – Day Trips located in provides an outdoor adventure on 10 of California's best and most exciting rivers. Tours can be 1 to 4 days long, each tailored to the party experience desired.
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