- 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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1828 Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Tour Half Moon Bay on horseback with a guided tour from Sea Horse Ranch & Friendly Acres. Riders must be at least seven years old and do not need prior equestrian experience. Sea Horse Ranch & Friendly Acres also offers weekend riding camps and horse boarding.
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680 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Palo Alto's finest mall is The Stanford Shopping Center. The complex includes major clothing retailers, sourvenir shops, department stores, a hair salon and a variety of restaurants in its food court.
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Palo Alto's The Stanford Theatre is dedicated to the art of cinema and its role in American culture. The theater has a Wurlitzer organ for silent film screenings, and frequently hosts independent festivals.
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The Aquarius Theatre is a retro styled movie theater that offers a vintage theater experience. One of a few small theaters showing limited release, independent, and foreign films, this double theater features a concession stand and an old-fashioned atmosphere.
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Sea Horse Ranch offers horseback rides on the beach and have 1 hour, 90 minute and 2 hour rides available. They also offer horsemanship camps and boarding in their facility with multiple arenas and turnouts.
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A somewhat secluded white sand beach, Roosevelt Beach State Beach features scenic views of the Pacific as well as surfing and swimming opportunities. The beach has picnic tables and rest room facilities.
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Situated inside the Stanford campus, Cantor Arts Center houses a variety of artworks from all over the world spanning the time period of many centuries. The temporary galleries showcase more contemporary work. The adjoining Rodin Sculpture Garden is also beautiful. Admission is free.
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Highlighting inventions and technological advancements, The Museum of American Heritage features many interesting exhibits. A diverse collection, displays include artifacts such as typewriters and phonographs, as well as appliances like vacuums, stoves and refrigerators.
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Civic Center Lagoon Park is a waterfront park that offers many relaxing and recreational amenities. The park features large grassy areas, a children's playground, a sandcastle building area and more.
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Allied Arts Guild is an event space and botanical gardens, with beautiful architecture and many art shops as well. The venue is a popular wedding destination and there are docent-led garden tours almost daily.