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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Restaurant prides itself in a unique take on teppanyaki, by taking traditional Vietnamese ingredients and flavors and adding a modern spin
37.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Mori Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sharp Park/Mori Point is a 2-mile trail that is family friendly and dog friendly that can be used for running, walking, or mountain biking. Mori Point is an overlook that sits above Sharp Park Beach.
37.8 Miles
73% 1010 votes
Shopping Districts Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
37.8 Miles
100% 118 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 1, Pacifica, CA MoreLess Info
1.3 miles long, Devil's Slide Trail is a paved, multi-use trail with separate lanes that is frequented by hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail features pet waste stations, bike racks, drinking fountains and restrooms.
37.8 Miles
88% 276 votes
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Sea Bowl

Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Bowl is a 32-lane bowling alley that also has glow-in-the-dark lanes, bumpers, a video game arcade, and billiards tables. The alley can be rented out for corporate events and birthday parties.
37.8 Miles
75% 88 votes
Beaches 5100 Cabrillo Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Linda Mar Beach is considered to be one of the most used beaches in the city. Features of the beach include surfing with various surf camps, recreational trails along the ocean, and on-leash dog walking.
37.8 Miles
93% 80 votes
Parks Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
37.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Side Bowling Pro Shop is a retailer of bowling balls and equipment in addition to providing repair, drilling and other pro services. The shop is open evenings during the week and closed on Sundays.
37.9 Miles
70% 237 votes
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Chinatown

Historic Districts 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
37.9 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
37.9 Miles
38% 26 votes
Movie Theaters Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
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