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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9.4 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.
9.4 Miles
55% 66 votes
Parks 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
Kennedy Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities from picnic tables to train rides to a merry-go-round. The park's Triple Pines Ranch petting zoo features goats, chickens, ducks and ponies.
9.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Fox Valley Farm is a hunter and jumper horse facility that provides riding lessons and training to riders and horses of every level. They boast two covered arenas, a full-sized outdoor dressage and two jump arenas.
9.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Restaurants 1630 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
18th Amendment Speakeasy Dinner is a unique dining experience taking you back to the early twenties when the restaurant business was driven underground. Dinners are organized underground and hosted every Monday night with many classic dishes on the menu available at decent prices.
9.5 Miles
94% 31 votes
Neighborhoods Bernal Heights Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94110 MoreLess Info
If you want a panoramic view of the local area, then a visit to Bernal Heights is definitely worthwhile. From here you can see the likes of San Francisco, Oakland and Mount Diablo.
9.5 Miles
97% 2525 votes
Parks entrances at Wildcat Canyon Rd & Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Beautiful Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, California is a nature conservancy with free and premium programs dedicated to public education about California's ecosystems, wildlife and horticulture. Most areas of the park are free to enter and are staffed by volunteers.
9.5 Miles
80% 75 votes
Parks Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Historic and peaceful, Washington Square is a relaxing park just minutes from North Beach. It is a popular place for the locals to gather and a common spot for walkers and runners alike.
9.6 Miles
92% 641 votes
Religious Buildings 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 MoreLess Info
Grace Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral located on California street in San Francisco. Apart from being a church, it also hosts and organizes in partnership with different cultural institutions, various educational programs, music, drama and visual arts events.
9.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Religious Buildings 3134 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Hua Zang Si is a Buddhist temple in San Francisco. Check their calendar of events; they often have informational events open to the public.
9.6 Miles
98% 309 votes
Walking Tours 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 MoreLess Info
San Francisco City Guides offers walking tours of different parts of the city. For those who prefer not to walk, try their trolley city tour.
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