- 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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Isenberg Crane Reserve is the guests of the sandhill crane in the fall and winter. Bird watchers can also observe pelicans, vultures, ibis and swans, among many other bird species.
49.1 Miles
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37 votes
1251 E Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA 95336
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Featuring 48 wood lanes, Manteca Bowl & Family Fun Center offers open and league bowling along with batting cages and an arcade. The center provides a pro shop, a restaurant with a full bar, pool tables and dart boards.
49.2 Miles
Pump It Up is a party and play place for kids. The facility features a variety of inflatables and play areas, and offers open play times every day in addition to party rentals.
49.2 Miles
Coyote Lake Park is 4,595-acre recreation area featuring a 635-acre lake for fishing and boating. There are 73 tent and RV campsites and more than 35 miles of wooded trails for hikers, horseback riders and off-road bicyclists.
49.2 Miles
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
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100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
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411 Chileno Valley road, Petaluma, CA 94952
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Helen Putnam Regional Park is a 216 acre park featuring 5.87 miles of hiking trails. The trails offer views of the surrounding countryside and are accessible by hikers, equestrians, and bikers. The park also offers a playground and picnic area.
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Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
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Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.