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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27.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Dog Park 1120 S Wedgewood Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
San Ramon's Bark & Ride is a combination off-leash dog park and 50 parking space park and ride. The park spans four and a half acres, and has lockers, drinking fountains, and picnic tables.
27.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds N Monarch & N Wedgewood, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.25 acres, Valley View Park features baseball and soccer fields along with a tennis court. The park also offers a children's playground, a paved walking path, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
27.4 Miles
90% 185 votes
Children's Museums 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
The Junior Museum & Zoo is an educational and adventurous place for children to unleash their curiosity of science and nature. The museum and zoo are home to over fifty species of animals, including jungle bats, hedgehogs, bobcats and more.
27.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 1000 Vistamonte Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
At 3 miles round trip, Summit View Trails is a nature trail that gains 200 feet in elevation. The trail provides scenic views of the valley and the surrounding hills.
27.4 Miles
72% 67 votes
Movie Theaters 4175 Blackhawk Plz Cir, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring seven auditoriums, Century Blackhawk Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.5 Miles
86% 147 votes
Botanical Gardens 1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Palo Alto, California, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a non-profit institution that offers free admission and a huge selection of seasonal flora. The Garden also houses a horticultural reference library.
27.5 Miles
86% 57 votes
Swimming Pool 777 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 MoreLess Info
Rinconada Pool is a swimming pool offering several swimming related opportunities. The pool hosts lap swim sessions, recreational swimming sessions, swimming lessons, fitness classes, camps, and special events. The pool is also available for private party hosting.
27.5 Miles
63% 8 votes
Disc Golf 401 Old Ranch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Visitors can follow a marked path on hilly terrain to play disc golf at Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course. The course has several elevation increases that provide views of the surrounding hillside.
27.6 Miles
97% 985 votes
Colleges & Universities Palo Alto, CA 94305 MoreLess Info
Stanford University is one of the best private research institutions in the world. Established by Leland Stanford in the memory of his son, Stanford University is an educational site with places such as Main Quad, Memorial Church and Hoover Tower to see.
27.6 Miles
97% 1948 votes
Religious Buildings Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Palo Alto, California, The Memorial Church of Stanford University is a public worship space on the university campus. The church hosts many of the campus' religious meetings and is open for tours when services are not in session.
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