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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41.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 6179-6199 Vanden Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Meadowlands Park features large, open grassy areas, a gazebo that can be reserved for private functions, and picnic tables. The park also has playgrounds with an array of equipment and basketball courts.
41.2 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks 1 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Featuring Lagoon Valley Lake, Pena Adobe Park measures 470 acres and provides access to the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has a dog park, picnic areas, trails for hiking and biking and a multipurpose field.
41.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 614 W Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Andrews Park is a large facility that has an enclosed children's play area. There is a small stream that runs through the park and a path alongside the stream. Andrews Park has seating for patrons and a rock garden.
41.4 Miles
62% 82 votes
Recreation Centers 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
41.6 Miles
88% 94 votes
Botanical Gardens 12841 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442 MoreLess Info
Quarryhill Botanical Garden offers tours of its beautifully cultivated garden. A visit is necessary during each season to take in the full experience.
41.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Yountville, CA 94599 MoreLess Info
Van De Leur Park is reputed as being a well maintained and carefully landscaped park. The park features a decorative central fountain with a sculpture of a firefighter. The park also offers green open fields and a walking path.
41.7 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 367-371 Summerfield Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Located along Ulatis Creek, Hawkins Park is a small park area with a single grass field surrounded by trees. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
41.8 Miles
65% 232 votes
Paintball 2542 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111 MoreLess Info
Featuring 5 playing fields, Santa Clara Paintball offers visitors paintball courses with inflatable obstacles, box mazes, and urban barriers. The paintball center hosts a splatmaster event where kids can aim their paintball guns at physical targets.
41.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 6740 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 MoreLess Info
Located next to the winery's tasting room, The Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery features contemporary art from a mix of local and nationally recognized artists. The gallery also hosts special events with chefs, live DJs, and other entertainment.
42.0 Miles
89% 36 votes
Parks Washington St. at Madison St., Yountville, CA MoreLess Info
At Yountville Park, you can access four picnic table sites and play a game of bocce ball. The site also offers reservations for prospective guests who wish to host an event in the park.
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