- 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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During one-on-one sessions, professional DJs cover the basics of the art form and teach students to use gear such as mixers and turntables
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Offering separate play spaces for large and small dogs, the Eden Greenway Dog Park also features play space for people. The park is equipped with a basketball court, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
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Guests can interact with wildlife and participate in a variety of educational programs at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The center also provides wildlife rehabilitation services and hosts birthday parties.
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4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
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Established in 1986, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a facility dedicated to educating about the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many exhibits, attending community programs, or enjoying fun activities offered at the center.
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Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
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Opened in 1973, the Superway Aquarium is a store dedicated solely to aquatic animals. Visitors to the store commonly purchase a fish to bring home or have their fish tank serviced from the professionals at the store.
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The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
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A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
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At HAHS Center for History & Culture, visitors can browse a museum dedicated to documenting the regional culture and history. The center features an exhibit that depicts the stories of local residents with artifacts and photographs.