Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hayward, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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48.0 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
48.0 Miles
18% 22 votes
Parks 12895 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
As an RV resort, Thousand Trails offers visitors a variety of amenities, from free WiFi to miniature golf. The campground is located in wine country and is situated on 66 acres.
48.1 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
48.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Stand Up Paddle New Brighton is a seasonally open shop that serves all paddleboarding and kayaking needs from rentals to private classes. They can also serve parties and team building activities for groups up to 20 people.
48.1 Miles
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National & State Parks 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a non-profit organization that funds interpretive programs for schools groups, native plant restorations, and community education events. The organization focuses on Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach.
48.2 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
48.2 Miles
67% 12 votes
Skating Rinks 3545 Alvarado Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1970, the Oak Park Ice Skating Arena features an 85 x 200 foot ice surface with seating for 350 guests. The arena offers ice skating classes, open skate times, and rentals for private functions.
48.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Bike Paths 700 Lathrop Road, Manteca, CA 95336 MoreLess Info
Manteca's Tidewater Bikeway is an asphalt paved trail suitable for running, hiking, and biking. An urban trail, it connects a variety of local neighborhoods, and provides scenic views of the city.
48.2 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park Casa Grande Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by rolling green hills and stately trees is Rocky Memorial Dog Park. The park features vast wide open green spaces for dogs to run off-leash and experience Petaluma in a safe, fenced environment.
48.2 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
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