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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Modern, minimalist kava bar serves up tastings of its namesake drink along with flights of kombucha
3.5 Miles
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Specialty Shops 2923 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Hodo Soy Beanery is a popular local food store offering high quality organic soy food products which are delivered fresh to the customers at affordable prices. Guided tours of the beanery are often organized to help people understand how their favorite soy foods are made.
3.6 Miles
73% 15 votes
Maze Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 MoreLess Info
Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
4.3 Miles
89% 2054 votes
Lake Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
4.3 Miles
93% 1154 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
4.4 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
4.4 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
4.6 Miles
50% 42 votes
Historic Homes Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Jack London's Cabin is a great place to learn more about the author's life and history. The cabin is in a decent condition with its tiled floors and an impressive statue of London himself.
4.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Peninsula Dr & Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
The Shimada Friendship Park is a 3-acre park that is home to an open grass field, a covered pavilion, and restroom facilities. The field can be used for soccer, football, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
4.9 Miles
70% 237 votes
Historic Districts 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
4.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks East Bay Trail, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Richmond's Barbara & Jay Vincent Park is a six acre city park that features an ADA approved playground and plenty of open green space. The park also has public restrooms, a picnic area, and a barbecue grill.
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