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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The Pasta & Vino side of Linguini’s serves up classic Italian pasta dishes and Italian wines
3.4 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
3.9 Miles
52% 25 votes
Batting Cages 2055 Adams Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
A baseball and softball training facility, Triple Play USA offers pitching machines whose speeds vary from 25 miles per hour to 80 miles per hour. The facility is also available for party rentals.
4.3 Miles
78% 156 votes
Movie Theaters 4186 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 MoreLess Info
The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
4.3 Miles
94% 133 votes
Parks 3450 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602 MoreLess Info
Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
4.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Shops 2923 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Hodo Soy Beanery is a popular local food store offering high quality organic soy food products which are delivered fresh to the customers at affordable prices. Guided tours of the beanery are often organized to help people understand how their favorite soy foods are made.
4.9 Miles
- 4 votes
Parks 1300 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Thrasher Park is a community park that includes six barbecue pits, six picnic tables, a tot lot, trash receptacles, and a softball field. The park also is the home of a skateboarding park and a historical railway society building.
5.0 Miles
81% 702 votes
Science Museums 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chabot Science Center is a museum and planetarium dedicated to scientific education and enrichment. It features a large planetarium and a film theater that shows educational programming related to space exploration and astronomy.
5.0 Miles
82% 61 votes
Parks North end of Neptune Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
The Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a community park that is home to wildlife such as Marsh Hawks, Red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds. The park supports activities such as picnicking, walking, running, and biking.
5.2 Miles
33% 18 votes
Landmarks 835 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Home to nearly 90,000 residents, the City of San Leandro is a city featuring numerous of attractions to see when visiting. Those in the city commonly enjoy the city's marina park, golf courses, shopping centers, or safe residential neighborhoods.
5.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Callan Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1938, Memorial Park offers two separate play areas with a variety of equipment. The park also has five barbecue pits, ten picnic tables, and ample seating areas with benches.
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