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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Goo Goo Dolls perform classics such as “Iris,” “Slide,” and “Black Balloon”; Phillip Phillips opens
2.8 Miles
88% 17 votes
Parks 609 Maybell Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
A 4.1-acre park with trees and open space, Juana Briones Park also includes two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic tables, benches and a footpath. The playgrounds feature a climbing rock and a sand and water feature.
2.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Playgrounds 1570 Holt Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
With a total of 4.5 acres, Grant Park Center is a wonderful place for community and is equipped with a playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, a soccer field, restrooms, and a basketball court.
3.0 Miles
78% 23 votes
Comedy Clubs 157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club offers laughs and nightlife to Sunnyvale locals and visitors. The comedy club features touring headliners and local talent as well as a full service bar and snacks.
3.0 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
3.0 Miles
39% 221 votes
Dance Clubs 146 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a high end night club with a full stage, catwalk, and LED lights at the Pure Lounge. The lounge hosts live entertainment and a variety of special events.
3.0 Miles
81% 53 votes
Parks 850 Russet Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Located on 24.3 acres, Las Palmas Park features palm trees, a pond and a Polynesian-themed children's playground. The park also has tennis courts, a water play area, picnic tables, a multi-use field and a dog park.
3.0 Miles
20% 46 votes
Dog Park 850 Russet Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Palmas Park, Las Palmas Dog Park is an enclosed canine recreation and exercise facility consisting of dirt fields. The park has a water station, dog waste bags, tennis balls and benches.
3.1 Miles
72% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 552 South Murphy, Sunnyvale, CA 95326 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1976, The Lace Museum was founded to preserve the delicate art of lace making. The museum features an array of handmade lace pieces including dresses, furniture coverings, jackets, lampshades and more.
3.3 Miles
86% 21 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.
3.5 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
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