- The list below includes 574 free or cheap things to do in or near Walnut Creek, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Gardens.
- From The Ruth Bancroft Garden to Heather Farm Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Walnut Creek and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
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15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
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At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
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County owned, Sanborn Park offers quality camping facilities and rests on the borders of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, picnicking and nature watching.
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Manteca 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, independent films, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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600 W Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA 95336
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Exploring the history of the California city, Manteca Historical Society and Museum, provides a small-town look into the past. Working as a non-profit, visitors can enjoy a day of learning amidst the artifacts, photographs, and documents tied to the city's past for free.
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Featuring digital projectors and surround sound, Cameo Cinema is a historic theater with screenings of independent films. The theater has vintage movie posters and movie memorabilia displays in the lobby.
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Walker Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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Hosted by the University of California system, the Design Museum of UC Davis hosts a changing variety of exhibits over its two floors. They focus on showcasing original designs that combine practical effectiveness with aesthetic appeal and innovation.
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UC Davis Arboretum
Univeristy of California Davis, 1 Shields Drive, Davis, CA 95616
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Featuring over 100 acres of gardens, the UC Davis Arboretum is a popular location for those with a love for plants, gardening, or nature. Visitors commonly enjoy peaceful contemplation in the scenic gardens, educational exhibit viewing, or taking guided tours.
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1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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Named for the famous winemakers, the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts presents diverse artistic and musical programs year-round. The facility is affiliated with the University of California Davis.
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1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA
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Visitors can explore and tour the largest of the University of California campuses at the Davis Campus of the University of California. The campus houses the Bohart Museum of Etymology and can be explored on foot or by bike.