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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Two Week Theatre Camp at Shotgun Players Studios. Students Age 10-16 create a fun, original musical. July 11-22 9-4pm
0.3 Miles
61% 129 votes
Children's Museums 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94707 MoreLess Info
Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
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74% 95 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
0.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 3101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
The Museum of vertebrate Zoology can be found on the campus of Berkeley University. Founded in 1908, it has one of the biggest collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in U.S.
0.7 Miles
39% 126 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
1.5 Miles
51% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 MoreLess Info
At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
1.5 Miles
90% 151 votes
Parks Northern end of Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
2.8 Miles
100% 61 votes
Maze 5327 Jacuzzi St, Ste 3H, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Omescape is a virtual reality experience that offers escape scenarios from the Room Omega', 'The Penitentiary', and The Forgotten Treasure'. The rooms can hold up to 10 players at a time and games last for a total of 60 minutes.
3.3 Miles
78% 156 votes
Movie Theaters 4186 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 MoreLess Info
The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
3.4 Miles
98% 58 votes
National & State Parks 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA MoreLess Info
Point Isabel is a prime location for California wind-surfing. The park is also popular for picnics, with local cafes nearby, and is a popular dog park in the area.
3.4 Miles
95% 465 votes
Dog Park 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA 94808 MoreLess Info
Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.
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