Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Jose, CA

  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near San Jose, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Municipal Rose Garden to Los Gatos Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Jose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino and Fremont.
  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near San Jose, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Municipal Rose Garden to Los Gatos Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Jose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino and Fremont.
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Subway - Bird Ave 350 Bird Ave, Ste 50, San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Meal for two includes two footlong subs, two cookies and two 21-ounce soft drinks; 6-inch subs include options like veggie and spicy Italian
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89% 18 votes
Beaches Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Tide pools, ample sand, and scenic views are among the characteristics that make Moss Beach a popular location to visit. Visitors have the opportunity to view a large variety of marine life that washes up on the shoreline as well.
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83% 410 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is a historic theater that shows first-run movies in a stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to it is the Cinema Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar that offers specials in conjunction with the theater.
35.0 Miles
100% 72 votes
Arcades 1414 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Featuring classic video games, High Scores Arcade focuses on arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as music from the 1970s and 1980s. It offers dozens of games to play and a high score board for top achievers.
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Playgrounds 2351 Rosewood Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A seven acre neighborhood park, Buckeye Park features a play area with play structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, most suitable for younger children. The park also has a picnic area and grill.
35.1 Miles
86% 161 votes
Mini Golf 1511 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
At Subpar Miniature Golf, visitors can play an indoor, 18 hole miniature golf course that is decorated with miniature buildings and murals. The facility has an arcade area with skee ball, air hockey, racing games, and pool tables.
35.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 25 Karen Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A youth baseball training and instructional facility, GamePrep Baseball Academy offers the guidance of a trained and experienced coaching staff to develop young baseball players. The program also hosts teams.
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The USS Hornet is a military museum that contains a number of aircrafts on exhibit, including jets, helicopters, and propellers. The location also hosts special events for guests to enjoy, including a Halloween event that features live music and special tours of a haunted ship.
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86% 73 votes
Dog Park 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Encompassing a dog park and a larger park, Hap Magee Ranch Park is full of activities. The playground has structures, a sand pit and a water area with fountains, and other features include picnic spots and a volleyball court.
35.2 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
Situated on 43 acres, Oak Hill Park features a fishing lake that is home to wildlife including ducks and geese. The park also has a playground, picnic areas with grills, a volleyball court, open fields and a hillside trail.
35.3 Miles
80% 20 votes
Badminton 1404 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
At Bay Badminton Center, visitors can reserve a court from 9 courts to choose from for badminton. All of the courts have a Robbins flooring system and are padded to accommodate players.
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