Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alameda, CA

  • The list below includes 781 free or cheap things to do in or near Alameda, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Arcades.
  • From Crown Memorial State Beach to Franklin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alameda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Half Moon Bay.
  • The list below includes 781 free or cheap things to do in or near Alameda, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Arcades.
  • From Crown Memorial State Beach to Franklin Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alameda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Half Moon Bay.
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37.3 Miles
73% 22 votes
History Museums 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 MoreLess Info
History Museum of San Jose is located on Senter Road in San Jose, California. The entrance to the museum is free and it allows you to see different history exponents from Native American agricultural tools to modern history.
37.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
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.
37.3 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
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.
37.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 5000 Sandmound Blvd, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by lifetime fisherman Andrew 'Cooch' Cuccia, Cooch's Fishing offers guide services and chartered fishing trips. The company also offers instruction on various kinds of fishing and sells homemade lures.
37.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 5492 Sandmound Blvd, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Owned and run by professional fisherman Bobby Barrack, the Bobby Barrack Fishing Guide Service offers guided fishing trips in the California Delta. Barrack teaches the fundamentals of fishing on each trip.
37.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Food Shops 5158 Clayton Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
Cal Yee Farms is a family-owned business that sells a variety of locally grown food products. These products include a large selection of packaged nuts, dried fruits, and vegetable snacks.
37.5 Miles
79% 43 votes
Parks 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.
37.5 Miles
100% 19 votes
Parks 1499 Abbott Ave, at Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95009 MoreLess Info
Jack Fischer Park contains a variety of children's play equipment, including an interactive water feature, a 'bee hive' hill with walking path and large open play fields. The park also offers a small number of picnic tables.
37.7 Miles
20% 5 votes
Parks 2986 Gulf Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533 MoreLess Info
Situated on 37 acres, Laurel Creek Community Park features a neighborhood center for events along with soccer and baseball fields. The park provides children's playgrounds, open grassy fields, picnic areas, barbecue grills, walking paths and fitness stations.
37.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 23100 Alum Rock Falls Road, San Jose, CA 95127 MoreLess Info
Blue Oak Rance Reserve is a creative, modern ranch. Learn about wildlife trapping using digital cameras, and more.
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