Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Clara, CA

  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
  • The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
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39.1 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.
39.1 Miles
32% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 3300 N Naglee Rd, West Valley Mall, Tracy, CA 95376 MoreLess Info
Cinemark Theaters is a 14 screen movie theater that features stadium seating along with an arcade. The theater also provides access to the Great Valley Mall which has numerous shopping venues and dining options.
39.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
39.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Scenic Drives Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.
39.2 Miles
39% 126 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
39.2 Miles
- 0 votes
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.
39.2 Miles
- 3 votes
Religious Buildings 855 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
One of the most important Buddhist temples in San Francisco is the Kong Chow Temple. You may want to make a suggested donation of $3, and refrain from taking photos, since this is against Buddhist religion.
39.2 Miles
99% 67 votes
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Pier 7

Piers & Boardwalks Embarcadero at Broadway, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Pier 7 serves both fisherman and tourists- its architecture brings back images of the long gone Victorian Age. Its backdrop is the Transamerica Pyramid
39.2 Miles
74% 172 votes
Cocktail Lounge 999 California St. at Mason St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Top of the Mark is a hotel bar well-known for its stunning views of the city. The menu is simple but they offer a wide variety of beverages. The best time to visit is during the late hours of night, especially on weekends, to avoid the crowd.
39.2 Miles
95% 1879 votes
Botanical Gardens 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
The spacious and verdant UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is a hotspot of horticultural preservation, cultivation and research. It contains over 2,000 plant species and roughly 20,000 individual plants. Lilies, orchids and plants in the sunflower family are particularly abundant.
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