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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48.6 Miles
29% 28 votes
Bowling 1100 Petaluma Blvd, South, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, AMF Boulevard Lanes features 40 lanes for open and league bowling as well as private events. The center offers a restaurant, a full bar, arcade game machines, pool tables and televisions showing sports and news programming.
48.6 Miles
42% 66 votes
Recreation Centers 155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 40 lane bowling alley, Stars Recreation Center offers shoe rentals, a pro shop, and an arcade area to its visitors. There is also a laser tag arena where visitors can compete against each other.
48.6 Miles
42% 19 votes
Art Gallery 121 San Jose Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view paintings, sculptures and other artwork of famous artist Thomas Kinkade at the Thomas Kinkade Capitola Gallery. The Capitola gallery has been family owned and operated since 1980.
48.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
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Hihn Park

Parks Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Partially obscured by trees, diminuitive Hihn Park offers walkers a hilly, wooded trail to an overlook above Monterey Bay. Benches provide resting spots on the return trip, which ends at Capitola Village below.
48.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
48.7 Miles
96% 1836 votes
Walking Trails Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Santa Cruz, California, West Cliff Drive is a popular hiking spot that offers beautiful views of the rocky beach and pounding surf below. Walking, biking and in-line skating are all permitted on West Cliff Drive.
48.7 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
48.7 Miles
84% 338 votes
Beaches Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
At the Capitola City Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and kite flying. Guests who are interested in playing volleyball or going shopping may also enjoy what this site has to offer.
48.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Food Tours 207 Esplinade, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A walking tour, Capitola Food Tour covers an array of interesting sites and eateries. This includes historical landmarks along with stops at a sushi restaurant, tea room and seaside grille.
48.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Hosted at Capitola beach, Stand Up Paddle Capitola provides group and private lessons for stand up paddleboard activities. It also offers group tours of the surrounding Santa Cruz cove and Monterey Bay region.
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