Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, CA

  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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40.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Wicklund Crossing, Mountain House, Tracy, CA 95391 MoreLess Info
Wicklund Park is a neighborhood park that features one of the surrounding community's only pavilions. The park is also home to several barbecue pits, multiple playgrounds, and a softball field.
40.1 Miles
92% 60 votes
Parks Gilman & Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Campbell Park is a recreational park that is best known for hosting special events such as 'Oktoberfest' and the 'Valentine's day run'. The park also features two basketball courts, a kid's playground, and restroom facilities.
40.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 13630 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the hills, Sonoma Valley Regional Park offers visitors both paved and dirt trails for hiking. The park provides visitors with scenic views of the valley and nearby lake, as well as opportunities for bird watching.
40.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Dog Park 13630 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 MoreLess Info
Located next to a scenic state park is the Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park. Dogs, as well as their owners, can enjoy scenic paved trails, large grass areas for off-leash play, beautiful floral gardens and a small dog pool.
40.2 Miles
93% 58 votes
National & State Parks Chileno Valley Rd., Petaluma, CA MoreLess Info
There are plenty of enjoyable activities available at Helen Putnam Park in Petaluma, California. The most popular include birding, hiking, fishing, biking, equestrian activities and nature photography. The park is open throughout the year.
40.2 Miles
63% 229 votes
Movie Theaters 1875 S Bascom Ave, Ste 100, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Camera 7 Cinema is a movie theater that shows current films both major and independent. There is a Pizza My Heart in the lobby, and guests can take the pizza into the theater and bring in snacks from outside.
40.3 Miles
76% 46 votes
Parks 910 I Street, San Jose, CA 95112 MoreLess Info
Plaza de Cesar Chavez commemorates this leader with a fountain and park. The Christmas show there is spectacular.
40.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
40.3 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
40.3 Miles
76% 101 votes
Movie Theaters 2501 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
CineLux Plaza Theatre is a movie theater that also offers snacks and beverages. The theater features a weekly newsletter and also has auditoriums available for birthday parties, events, or meetings.
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