Free & Cheap Things to Do in Menlo Park, CA

  • The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
  • From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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18.1 Miles
67% 2149 votes
Science Museums 201 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
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.
18.1 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bay Forbes Boulevard, San Bruno, CA MoreLess Info
Serene ocean views await guests of San Bruno Point Park. Hiking is a popular area pastimen, along with fishing. Make use of the outdoor grill and benches for a picnic lunch.
18.1 Miles
53% 15 votes
Marinas 95 Harbor Master Rd Slip 1, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Oyster Point Marina is a publicly owned and managed marina that offers numerous docking slips, a fishing pier, and launch and fueling amenities. The marina also has an attached park with hiking trails, picnic areas, and a small beach.
18.1 Miles
64% 84 votes
Playgrounds 1150 El Camino Real, Ste 142, The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
From stacking blocks to train sets, Hop-N-Play Indoor Playground offers children a variety of recreational activities in its entertainment complex. There are slides, water beds, and ball pits for children to play in.
18.1 Miles
46% 35 votes
Dog Park 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
One of San Bruno's larger city parks, Commodore Park offers a baseball field, picnic areas, barbecue pits and play areas. The park also features a fully enclosed exercise area for dogs.
18.1 Miles
- 3 votes
Playgrounds Bancroft Ct, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential area, Toyon Park offers visitors picnic areas and grills, as well as a playground for older children with a separate one for toddlers. The park also features marked areas for bocce ball and horseshoe pits.
18.1 Miles
75% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
18.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Horseback Riding 650 Cape Breton Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Golden Gate Stables is an equestrian center that provides a number of services and amenities for horses and their owners to enjoy. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and summer riding camps are among the services provided.
18.2 Miles
79% 441 votes
Movie Theaters 201 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
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.
18.2 Miles
41% 368 votes
Movie Theaters 1188 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an XD auditorium, Century at Tanforan and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe.
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