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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37.4 Miles
79% 19 votes
Playgrounds 4025 Rivermark Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 MoreLess Info
The 11-acre Live Oak Park features a children's playground with structures for younger and older kids, basketball courts, picnic area, benches, restrooms and a large grass play area. There are also four transplanted oak trees over 100 years old.
37.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 1285 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
Marymeade Park is a small, quiet park with two play structures along with a rocky water fountain area where children can play with sand and water. Other attractions include picnic tables, large grass areas for picnics, barbeques pits and restrooms.
37.5 Miles
43% 37 votes
History Museums 2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 MoreLess Info
The Intel Museum of Santa Clara, California celebrates the company and the latest advancements in technology. Science and tech enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the hands on exhibits, the company's history and more.
37.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 367-371 Summerfield Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Located along Ulatis Creek, Hawkins Park is a small park area with a single grass field surrounded by trees. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
37.6 Miles
77% 211 votes
Malls 447 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA MoreLess Info
The Great Mall of the Bay Area features more than 200 outlet and value stores that range from sporting goods to women's apparel. In addition, there are also dozens of restaurants and a movie theater.
37.6 Miles
42% 283 votes
Movie Theaters 1010 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an XD auditorium, Century 20 Great Mall and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
37.7 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 298 Lonetree Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Located on 8-acres of land in total, Pinewood Park is a scenic public park filled with amenities and facilities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include four tennis courts, a barbecue and picnic area, and a basketball hoop.
37.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Milpitas, CA MoreLess Info
Creighton Park is a small five acre park featuring large open fields and shaded areas. Those looking for a picnic spot may be interested in this park, as it maintains several picnic areas with available barbeques.
37.9 Miles
93% 28 votes
Parks 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
37.9 Miles
76% 17 votes
History Museums 570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
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