Free & Cheap Things to Do in Berkeley, CA

  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 665 free or cheap things to do in or near Berkeley, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Shopping Districts and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Tilden Regional Park to University of California, Berkeley, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Berkeley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Richmond and San Ramon.
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67% 6 votes
Neighborhoods Jackson Street between Battery and Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94111 MoreLess Info
Jackson Square is a neighbourhood which houses some of the oldest buildings in San Franscisco, some dating as far back as the 1850's with their iron shutters still intact. It's better to visit the place with an experienced guide to learn more about its history.
8.8 Miles
95% 57688 votes
Historic Prisons Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
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100% 12 votes
Walking Tours The Chinatown Gate, San Francisco, CA 94164 MoreLess Info
A Pied Tours serves the multilingual community of San Francisco. City tours can be conducted in French and English.
8.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
Fishing Berth 4 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Bass Tub Sportfishing offers guided tours, fishing days and caters for private events on their boat, the Bass-Tub, which departs daily at 6.30am or 11am, depending on your activity, from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and heads into the bay.
8.9 Miles
93% 519 votes
Bookstores 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.
8.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dance Clubs 525 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Factory 525 is a mainstream club in San Francisco. They have 3 different dance rooms with house, dance, and electronic music.
8.9 Miles
93% 2175 votes
Specialty Museums Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Musee Mechanique has a large collection of antique coin-operated machines. You can play the antique arcade games in their lobby.
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Dance Clubs 1031 Kearny St. at Broadway, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Palladium is a night club with mainstream music and crowd. If going, prepare for a crowd and some steep prices.
8.9 Miles
History Museums 540 Broadway (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
The Beat Museum has a big collection of Beat memorabilia, including letters, original manuscripts and first editions, personal effects and cultural ephemera.Adults fee is $8.00 and Students/Seniors, $5.00
8.9 Miles
88% 210 votes
Neighborhoods Broadway at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111 MoreLess Info
Within close proximity of many other popular San Francisco neighborhoods including Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach is a busy community and home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars. It is a great place to walk and take in the city sites.
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