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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Discover Wine & Spirits Academy 3200 California St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Instructors introduce wine history and winemaking techniques or tasting terms and etiquette before leading students in a tasting
3.3 Miles
94% 981 votes
Food Tours 2179 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 MoreLess Info
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.
3.6 Miles
95% 57688 votes
Historic Prisons Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
1.7 Miles
93% 519 votes
Bookstores 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.
2.8 Miles
93% 2243 votes
History Museums 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
Take a walk back in time at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Paying homage to the great works of this filmmaker, this museum offers numerous programs and exhibits that tell the Walt Disney story.
4.5 Miles
93% 1899 votes
Art Museum 34th Ave & Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hill top, high above San Francisco Bay, Legion of Honor, is an art museum with few equals. With a collection that exceeds 124,000 works of art, visitors will be amazed and inspired by the artistic beauty around them.
2.4 Miles
93% 2175 votes
Specialty Museums Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Musee Mechanique has a large collection of antique coin-operated machines. You can play the antique arcade games in their lobby.
1.7 Miles
99% 139 votes
Walking Tours Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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Religious Buildings 720 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Buddha's Universal Church welcomes practitioners from all sects of Buddhism. They have classes for those who would like to learn more about Buddhist teachings.
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Religious Buildings 3134 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Hua Zang Si is a Buddhist temple in San Francisco. Check their calendar of events; they often have informational events open to the public.
1.3 Miles
99% 94 votes
Food Tours 315 Sutter Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Hosted by Chris Milano, Foodie Adventures are guided tours to some of the best places to eat in San Francisco such as Chinatown, Mission District and North Beach. Private and corporate tours are also available at affordable prices.
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