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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32.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 790 2nd Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Take a break from the California heat at Brentwood City Park. This wonderland of play provides a splash pad for kids to play and ample shade, as well as playground areas for kids and picnic tables for families.
32.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Brooktree Park is a great place for family outings. Enjoy their BBQ pits and expansive playground.
32.2 Miles
73% 40 votes
Bowling 5000 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Harvest Park Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge with pool tables and adult beverages, flat-screen monitors and a snack bar.
32.3 Miles
73% 41 votes
Art Museum 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
32.3 Miles
73% 164 votes
Dog Park 888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
32.3 Miles
59% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, BlueLight Cinemas shows second-run movies as well as a number of independent films, short films and documentaries. The theater offers regular specials, special events and rentals for parties or private screenings.
32.4 Miles
63% 81 votes
Parks Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Cupertino Veterans Memorial, the 28 acre Cupertino Memorial Park has a gazebo, amphitheater and pond populated by ducks. The park can be used for softball and tennis and has a playground as well as picnic areas.
32.4 Miles
72% 50 votes
Recreation Centers 20803 Alves Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.
32.4 Miles
55% 31 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring 17 tennis courts, a fitness center, and 2 racquetball courts, the Cupertino Sports Center is a recreational facility that offers competitive sports leagues for people of all ages. The center also has a locker room and child watch facilities.
32.4 Miles
45% 177 votes
Family Fun Center 4300 Central Pl, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
A family recreation facility, Scandia Family Center features two 18-hole miniature golf courses along with a laser tag arena, bumper boats and a go-kart track. It also offers a children's playground, arcade games, party hosting and a snack bar.
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