- The list below includes 826 free or cheap things to do in or near Hayward, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Aquariums and Playgrounds.
- From Hayward Japanese Gardens to Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hayward and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
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Also known as Cotta Way Park, Manteca’s Cotta Park is a neighborhood park with large open green areas and sports fields. The park also includes playground facilities and picnic areas with grills.
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Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
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114 Spain St. at First St., Sonoma, CA
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San Francisco Solano Mission is a popular historic landmark and a great place to learn about local history. The exhibits here showcase 19th century artworks maintained in excellent condition. The mission chapel too, is beautiful and worth a visit.
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1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
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Families can enjoy a day outdoors at Northgate Park in Manteca, California. This park is complete with open fields for play, playgrounds for children of all ages, sand pits, picnic areas, paths, and everything necessary for an outdoor adventure.
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Beautiful Sonoma County is one of California's most important wine-producing regions. There are almost 400 working wineries in the county, and many are also vineyards. Wine lovers must not miss Sonoma County!
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Andrews Park is a large facility that has an enclosed children's play area. There is a small stream that runs through the park and a path alongside the stream. Andrews Park has seating for patrons and a rock garden.
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Located along Ulatis Creek, Hawkins Park is a small park area with a single grass field surrounded by trees. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
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A coastal brewery with a creative approach, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales makes an array of distinctive craft beers. Some beers are inspired by European styles, while others are more traditionally American. The brewery features a tasting room.
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General M.G. Vallejo Home is over two centuries old. Tour the grounds, which have been beautifully upkept, for $3 admission.