- 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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Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
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As a small neighborhood park, Ponderosa Cove Park provides visitors with a grassy field, walking path, and benches to reflect on. The park is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and rocks.
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A bowling center featuring 24 synthetic lanes, Bel Mateo Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides a snack bar, catering services, a lounge with televisions and a game room.
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Visitors can explore a bird sanctuary with tidal bay terrain at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. The center features a variety of bird species including thousands of migratory loons, ducks, and grebes.
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GAMA Ride is a family-friendly entertainment center that features a selection of 3D and 6D game simulators. The center also offers traditional rides and games, as well as a full service snack bar and birthday party packages.
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Nancy Boyd Park is a recently renovated park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and group sports arenas. Amenities include barbecues, restrooms, a gazebo, soccer fields, and baseball fields.
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320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Pleasant Hill Recreation Center & Park offers a wide range of activities and classes. Patrons may participate in dance classes, yoga and wine tasting classes. They also have a teen and senior center.
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320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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The Pleasant Hill Community Center is a multipurpose facility that is available for wedding and other event rentals. The center has both large and small rooms and outdoor spaces, as well as a catering-ready kitchen.
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Located on a 153-acre campus, the College of San Mateo is a higher education facility that features more than 20 student clubs and serves 10,000 students. The college also provides transfer services, cultural activities, and employment assistance.
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11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568
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At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.