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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19.3 Miles
81% 59 votes
Parks Bay Leaf Trl, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
Located on 5,271 acres of parkland, the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is a public park that provides scenic views overlooking the local area. The park contains a number of nature trails commonly used by hikers, cyclists, and equestrian riders.
19.4 Miles
Oakland Aviation Museum, as the name suggests, is a small museum housing many interesting and well-maintained artifacts belonging to Oakland aviation history. The chief attraction here is the four-engine Solent Flying Boat which featured in the movie 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.
19.4 Miles
75% 28 votes
Parks 650 Poplar Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
With 2 miles of trails, Sign Hill Park has 30 acres of open space ad is home to the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Other species of wildlife found on Sign Hill include gulls, egrets, and turns.
19.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Bay Trail

Hiking Trails Oyster Point ,Genentech - Sierra Point, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Bay Trail provides easily accessible recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including hikers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. It also offers a setting for wildlife viewing and environmental education and increases public respect and appreciation for the Bay.
19.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Fishing 17936 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Located on the scenic Lake Chabot, Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters is a business offering a number of services for visitors to enjoy. Fishing supplies, boat launching, and swimming access in the lake are among the services provided.
19.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Established in 1972, the Oddstad Park is a community park that is most widely known for hosting musical performances. The park also includes a basketball court, benches, and a playground with a swing set.
19.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Appian Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hill, Sellick Park provides visitors with a walking path for jogging and a general purpose grass field. The playground has features like a cement cave; a rock, paper, scissors game; and multilevel climbing structures.
19.5 Miles
56% 16 votes
Parks Estudillo Ave & Sylvan Cir, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
Chabot Park is a rustic park featuring 10 acres, a very large picnic area and smaller picnic areas, an amphiteater, sports fields, and hiking trails. Visitors can spend time with friends and family or quietly stroll through the beautiful surroundings.
19.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Music Venue Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Featuring an outdoor stage, Music in the Park offers the community a wide range of musical performances from local bands. Visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs and a picnic to enjoy during the performance.
19.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
An historic landmark, Sanchez Adobe has served many purposes. The building was once a cattle ranch but would later become a hotel, and subsequently the personal residence of a town mayor. Tours are offered and special events often hosted here.
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