- 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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20.2 Miles
82%
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10 Old Stage Coach Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
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Known for its wildflowers in spring, Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands suitable for hiking and even horseback riding. Common wildlife in the area includes deer, birds and reptiles.
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Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
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Outside of the Half Moon Bay store you will find the Dinosaurs of Spanish Town. A collection of large metal dinosaur sculptures that are perfect for a photo op with the children.
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Opened in 1981, the Benicia Fire Museum is a joint effort between the Benicia Volunteer Firemen Incorporated and the Benicia Fire Department. It houses fire engines from the 1800s, a replica hand pumper and hundreds of other fire-related items.
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Birch Grove Park is a 15-acre outdoor park that features a basketball court, a lighted tennis court, and a fenced softball field. The park also has multiple playgrounds as well as picnic facilities.
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71%
17 votes
1120 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
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Red Morton Community Park is a 31 acre park that has a combination of open green space and shade. Visitors can swim, play on basketball or tennis, or have a picnic near the barbecue pits.
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Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568
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An annual festival celebrating local food, wine, and art, the Splatter Wine & Food Event features a tasting pavilion with vendors from a wide array of restaurants and live music. The event also features wine tasting and art on display.
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A charming community park in Menlo Park is Flood Park. The park features wide open greenery with oversized shady oak and bay trees as well as tennis courts, a baseball field and picnic tables.
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James Lemos Pool is a swimming center with separate pools for lap swimming and recreational swimming and a kiddie pool with a fountain. They also have a large water slide and diving board for the larger pools.
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A regional park known for its hiking trails, Tassajara Creek Regional Park offers extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing and a moderate difficulty level for hikers. The park also has a dog park area.