Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mountain View, CA

  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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6.6 Miles
82% 11 votes
Hiking Trails Woodhills Trl, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Hunter's Point is an observation area that can be reached via a short hike within the Fremont Older Preservation nature area. The point offers benches for resting and relaxing, as well as views of the surrounding Santa Clara Valley.
6.7 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks Willow Rd & Coleman Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Offering recreation for both humans and dogs, Willow Oaks Park features an open play field, tennis court and playground. An off-leash dog park offers dogs and their owners an opportunity for socialization and exercise.
7.0 Miles
89% 133 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 22898 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739 acre preserve that offers over 9 miles of scenic trails. Cyclists, hikers and equestrians enjoy the picturesque views, open meadows and oak covered ridges.
7.0 Miles
90% 21 votes
Skate Parks 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
A 15,000-square-foot facility, Burgess Skate Park offers skateboarders a space to learn and practice skills with a variety of ramps, elevations and obstacles. The park offers skateboarding classes and is also available for rental.
7.0 Miles
73% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
A single-screen facility built in 1926, the Guild Theater offers showings of major film releases, independent and foreign films. The theater also offers monthly midnight screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'
7.1 Miles
100% 15 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), Los Altos, CA MoreLess Info
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a 1,335-acre nature area that features several trails for hiking, dog walking, biking and horseback riding. The spot is ideal for kiting, while paragliding and hang gliding are allowed with a permit.
7.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.
7.2 Miles
74% 27 votes
Parks 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Within its nearly 1,100 acres, Stevens Creek County Park boasts a 92-acre reservoir for non-power boaters and fisherman. The park features shoreline picnic sites and trails for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking.
7.4 Miles
73% 41 votes
Art Museum 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
7.4 Miles
91% 23 votes
Parks Sharon Park Dr & Lassen Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Highlighted by a natural wooded area and picturesque lake, Sharon Park offers visitors a place to play and relax. The nearly 10-acre facility features a picnic area, playground, walking path and shaded seating areas.
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