- 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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25.3 Miles
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James Donlon Blvd & Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509
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Markley Creek Dog Park is a dog park divided into two enclosed sections. One section is for large dogs, and the other is for smaller dogs. The park maintains a dog drinking fountain and doggy bags are provided.
25.4 Miles
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80 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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A taste of Europe in America, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a beautiful gothic cathedral. Visitors can take in a mass or sit quietly and observe this religious space.
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One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.
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Dedicated to modern art, the San Jose Museum of Art sits in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. The spacious, light-filled building features paintings, prints, bronzes, mixed media installations and other modern and postmodern objects d'art.
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At Wanlass Park, visitors can take advantage of the site's play structures and grassy fields. Combined with its picnic areas and barbeque pits, the site serves as a suitable location for a family outing.
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Used by joggers, cyclists, and walkers, Tiburon Multi-Use Path offers a paved path through the surrounding wetlands. There is a gazebo that has benches for visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the bay from.
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The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
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John Henry Johnson Park is a neighborhood park that features ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground area. The park also has picnic facilities, including tables, grills, and regularly maintained public restrooms.
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Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
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San Jose, California is home to The Tech Museum of Innovation, a unique science museum that emphasizes engineering and mechanics. The museum offers many programs for children, but it not exclusively a children's museum. It is free and open to the public.