- 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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Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
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Stevens Creek Blvd, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014
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De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium is the largest of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a variety of shows, programs, and special events, ranging from educational programs for children to laser shows and holiday events.
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18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA 95140
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Joseph D. Grant County Park is located at the east of Santa Clara Valley.It offers mountain biking, hiking and birdwatching. The Park also offers camp sites.
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The Richmond Plunge is an aquatics center that offers opening swimming sessions along with aquatic fitness programs. The center also offers swimming lessons, family and recreational swim sessions, and youth swimming programs.
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Preserving the history of the region, Richmond Museum of History offers visitors a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits to browse. The museum features photo collection that depicts what local streets looked like from the 1920s to the 1950s.
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83-123 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
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Fun for dog and dog owners alike is the Judge George D Carroll Dog Park. Offering extensive grassy spaces for dogs to run off leash, the park also offers a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
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As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
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Situated on a hill top, high above San Francisco Bay, Legion of Honor, is an art museum with few equals. With a collection that exceeds 124,000 works of art, visitors will be amazed and inspired by the artistic beauty around them.
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Bring family, friends, or come solo for a game of bowling and more at Bowlmor Lanes. Challenge companions to a round of miniature golf, bocce, or a number of arcade games. Food and beverages are available.
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Part of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Alvarado Park provides access to Wildcat Creek and features old stonework. The park has a children's playground, open green space for recreational activities, picnic facilities and a gazebo.