- 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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Ruff Ryders 20th Anniversary Tour featuring special guest Fat Joe (Eve, DMX, Swizz Beatz, The Lox & Drag On)
Napa / Sonoma
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The Ruff Ryders label celebrates 20 years with some of its best associated acts, including DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, and The Lox
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8252 Earhart Road, Oakland, CA 94621
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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'.
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Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
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Located next to the McAfee Coliseum, the Oracle Arena is a concert stage and convention venue. Unlike the Coliseum, the Arena has a permanent roof, increasing the quality of its acoustics.
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7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
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O.Com Coliseum is a sports complex in Oakland. A great place to catch a football game.
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The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
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Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
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Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
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Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
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Hodo Soy Beanery is a popular local food store offering high quality organic soy food products which are delivered fresh to the customers at affordable prices. Guided tours of the beanery are often organized to help people understand how their favorite soy foods are made.
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1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA
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At the Pacific Pinball Museum, guests will have the opportunity to view collections of pinball machines. The location also offers educational classes, including Recognizing Pinball Artists and Learning History Through Pinball.
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The legacy of the Alameda Naval Air Station is preserved within the Alameda Naval Air Museum. The collection includes artifacts, newspapers, photographs, aircraft models, safety gear, medals, documents and uniforms from the World War II era.