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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14.8 Miles
63% 71 votes
Mini Golf 1913 Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
Play 18 holes of miniature golf in an indoor haunted graveyard filled with animatronic figures and special effects. Ghost Golf is climate controlled for comfort, and wheelchair compatible. Weekday specials and party packages are available.
14.9 Miles
89% 81 votes
Walking Trails 1 State Park Rd, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Benicia State Recreation Area will be able to go picnicking, bird watching, and fishing. The site is also an ideal location for guests who wish to go cycling, running, walking, or roller skating.
14.9 Miles
74% 57 votes
Parks 2151 Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
The Todos Santos Plaza is a summer season special events venue that hosts downtown events, free concerts, and an occasional farmers' market. The venue also holds children's swim meets and a soccer tournament.
14.9 Miles
93% 29 votes
Hiking Trails 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
14.9 Miles
90% 92 votes
National & State Parks 555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, Daly City, CA 94005 MoreLess Info
Offering easy hiking trails and walking paths, as well as places to sit and relax in the great outdoors, San Bruno Mountain State & County Park consists of rugged terrain over 2,326 acres with incredible views.
15.0 Miles
43% 51 votes
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Arcades 2295 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
At Q-Zar, visitors can enjoy a competitive game of laser tag in an arena containing fog machines, neon lights, and more. The facility also has an arcade stocked with classic video games and an air hockey table.
15.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Fox Valley Farm is a hunter and jumper horse facility that provides riding lessons and training to riders and horses of every level. They boast two covered arenas, a full-sized outdoor dressage and two jump arenas.
15.0 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
15.1 Miles
88% 33 votes
Parks 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
At the Castro Valley Community Center – Park, visitors can play basketball, baseball, and soccer. The location also contains picnic areas and tables, a snack bar, an open lawn area, and horseshoe courts.
15.1 Miles
Horseback Riding 1350 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Riders from as young as four years old can be accommodated at Castle Rock Arabians. The ranch offers horseback riding, trail rides, summer camps for children and teens, and riding lessons.
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