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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32.5 Miles
83% 303 votes
Hiking Trails Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94305 MoreLess Info
Located in the foothills around Stanford University, The Dish - Stanford Foothills features a working radiotelescope that is frequently used for educational and research purposes. The area is also popular among joggers and hikers.
32.6 Miles
88% 1875 votes
Art Museum 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa, CA MoreLess Info
Like several other Napa wineries, The Hess Collection Winery & Art Museum offers both fine wine and objects d'art. The Hess Collection uses sustainable agriculture techniques, and its buildings have tiny carbon footprints.
32.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3900 Creekside Way, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
The Creekside Park provides access to a large variety of different outdoor activities and amenities. These amenities include a skateboard and scooter park, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and covered picnic area, among others.
32.7 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
32.7 Miles
92% 37 votes
Airfields 615 Parker Road, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
At Travis Air Force Base, visitors can attend air shows to watch pilots from The Thunderbirds pull tricks and maneuvers with their planes. Visitors can also explore the aerial museum to learn about the history of airplanes.
33.0 Miles
88% 17 votes
Parks 609 Maybell Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
A 4.1-acre park with trees and open space, Juana Briones Park also includes two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic tables, benches and a footpath. The playgrounds feature a climbing rock and a sand and water feature.
33.2 Miles
90% 107 votes
Parks 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Del Valle Regional Park is located 10 miles south of Livermore, in a valley. If offers a multitude of recreational activities as swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping, boat rental and lake tours.
33.2 Miles
64% 11 votes
Military Museums 461 Burgan Blvd, Bldg 80, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
NAME CHANGE: Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Air Force and the history of Travis Air Force Base. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits with a variety of aircraft and artifacts for all ages.
33.3 Miles
33% 252 votes
Movie Theaters 1500 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Century Cinema 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides large reclining chairs with footrests, stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
33.3 Miles
83% 165 votes
Laser Tag 1400 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste C3, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Laser Quest-Mountain View provides a two-level laser tag arena with lighting effects, music and fog. The center offers day camp packages, a private event room, pizza, drinks and vending machines.
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