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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16.0 Miles
88% 26 votes
History Museums 734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
The Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum celebrates the fascinating history of the cities naval background as well as the culture of the surrounding area. The museum features exhibits on the women of Vallejo, a sports hall of fame as well as extensive naval history.
16.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1202 La Vista Avenue, Concord, CA 94529 MoreLess Info
Markham Nature Park & Arboretum is 16 acres and features an international garden, tree walk, an arbor for special events and 2.4 miles of trails. They also have a nursery with plant sales once a week.
16.0 Miles
83% 30 votes
Parks Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
Enjoy five miles of graveled public trails along Hayward Regional Shoreline. With nearly 2,000 acres of water marshes ranging from fresh to saltwater, visitors are sure to enjoy the shoreline wildlife. Fishing is allowed along the levees.
16.0 Miles
85% 168 votes
Mini Golf 2533 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an arcade at Golden Tee Golfland, a family entertainment center. Golden Tee also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
16.0 Miles
88% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 2853 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
16.0 Miles
43% 644 votes
Movie Theaters 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Century 20 Theatre is a large, conveniently located movie theatre with two floors of space. Visitors enjoy purchasing fresh popcorn and settling into the comfortable seats to enjoy a great film.
16.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bay Forbes Boulevard, San Bruno, CA MoreLess Info
Serene ocean views await guests of San Bruno Point Park. Hiking is a popular area pastimen, along with fishing. Make use of the outdoor grill and benches for a picnic lunch.
16.1 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.
16.1 Miles
33% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 785 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
A full service, multisport facility, the Mare Island Sports Center features two indoor soccer fields, basketball courts, batting cages, and five volleyball courts. Guests can pay by the visit or become members.
16.1 Miles
63% 8 votes
Marinas Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Located between San Francisco Bay and the Delta, Vallejo Marina is a local marina offering a large selection of amenities for its customers to enjoy. These amenities include fuel docks, hot showers, a nearby launch ramp, and a laundry facility.
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