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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38.3 Miles
82% 102 votes
Historic Buildings 114 Spain St. at First St., Sonoma, CA MoreLess Info
San Francisco Solano Mission is a popular historic landmark and a great place to learn about local history. The exhibits here showcase 19th century artworks maintained in excellent condition. The mission chapel too, is beautiful and worth a visit.
38.3 Miles
95% 1262 votes
Landmarks Spain Street between Second and Fourth Sts., Sonoma, CA MoreLess Info
Each trip to the Sonoma Valley should begin at the Sonoma Plaza, the core of the Sonoma Valley. The Plaza offers tantalizing shopping, terrific restaurants and beautiful scenery throughout the year.
38.3 Miles
62% 82 votes
Recreation Centers 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
38.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Wicklund Crossing, Mountain House, Tracy, CA 95391 MoreLess Info
Wicklund Park is a neighborhood park that features one of the surrounding community's only pavilions. The park is also home to several barbecue pits, multiple playgrounds, and a softball field.
38.4 Miles
92% 37 votes
Airfields 615 Parker Road, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
At Travis Air Force Base, visitors can attend air shows to watch pilots from The Thunderbirds pull tricks and maneuvers with their planes. Visitors can also explore the aerial museum to learn about the history of airplanes.
38.5 Miles
90% 49 votes
Historic Homes Spain Street, Sonoma, CA MoreLess Info
General M.G. Vallejo Home is over two centuries old. Tour the grounds, which have been beautifully upkept, for $3 admission.
38.6 Miles
65% 232 votes
Paintball 2542 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111 MoreLess Info
Featuring 5 playing fields, Santa Clara Paintball offers visitors paintball courses with inflatable obstacles, box mazes, and urban barriers. The paintball center hosts a splatmaster event where kids can aim their paintball guns at physical targets.
38.6 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails 411 Chileno Valley road, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
Helen Putnam Regional Park is a 216 acre park featuring 5.87 miles of hiking trails. The trails offer views of the surrounding countryside and are accessible by hikers, equestrians, and bikers. The park also offers a playground and picnic area.
38.7 Miles
80% 45 votes
National & State Parks 3325 Adobe Rd., Petaluma, CA MoreLess Info
The beautiful Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park is home to one of the largest historical adobe structures in California. Formerly a working ranch funded by the Mexican government, today the park is a popular destination for tourists and local history buffs.
38.8 Miles
64% 11 votes
Military Museums 461 Burgan Blvd, Bldg 80, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
NAME CHANGE: Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Air Force and the history of Travis Air Force Base. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits with a variety of aircraft and artifacts for all ages.
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