- The list below includes 818 free or cheap things to do in or near Castro Valley, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- From Lake Chabot Regional Park to Fairmont Ridge Staging Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Castro Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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One of the most popular tourist attractions around the bay, Chinatown is within minutes of downtown. Explore Chinese culture and history with a long walk around the area. In Chinatown you can dine, shop and experience Chinese inspired architecture.
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35 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Featuring separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, Centennial Way Dog Park provides an opportunity for dogs to get lots of exercise. The park is also equipped with convenient doggie water fountains, benches and a large sculpture.
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Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
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An entertainment center, Sky High Sports provides trampoline walls and floors used for open jumping, dodgeball and aerobics classes. The center offers party hosting, a snack bar and a session for individuals with special needs.
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The largest park in San Bruno, San Bruno City Park features three baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a recreation center and a senior center. The park also offers several play areas and a city pool.
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Open to the community, Veterans Memorial Recreation Center has a playground and multipurpose fields for recreational activities. The community pool is located next to the center and offers visitors an area to swim laps.
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Open June-September is the family-friendly San Bruno Park Pool. The community pool is located at the San Bruno City Park and is heated. The center also offers a toddler pool for those visiting with younger children.
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261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.
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One of the most important Buddhist temples in San Francisco is the Kong Chow Temple. You may want to make a suggested donation of $3, and refrain from taking photos, since this is against Buddhist religion.
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100 Larkin Street at Fulton, San Francisco, CA 94102
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A local landmark, San Francisco Public Library is an institution with a very modern feel to it. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet. The collection is impressive with easy and flexible renting rules. Books can also be rented online.