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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Restaurant serves a wide selection of Chinese dishes including fried rice, hand made noodles, seafood, and dim sum
14.5 Miles
87% 15 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 MoreLess Info
Established in 1986, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a facility dedicated to educating about the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many exhibits, attending community programs, or enjoying fun activities offered at the center.
14.5 Miles
88% 56 votes
Children's Play Area 544 San Mateo Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
As an indoor playground, Diddalidoo offers children slides, mats, inflatable balls, and other obstacles to climb over. The gym regularly hosts music and play sessions for children, as well as parenting workshops.
14.6 Miles
46% 35 votes
Dog Park 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
One of San Bruno's larger city parks, Commodore Park offers a baseball field, picnic areas, barbecue pits and play areas. The park also features a fully enclosed exercise area for dogs.
14.6 Miles
46% 24 votes
Parks 50 Wembly Drive, Daly City, CA 94016 MoreLess Info
Gellert Park is a well-maintained outdoor spot for those searching for a place to play basketball or tennis or to let the kids enjoy some time in the playground. Because it's a popular spot, though, it often gets crowded.
14.6 Miles
50% 14 votes
Parks 101 Palisades Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Palisades Park is ideal for children who wish to play in the playground, as well as dogs who want to run free in the dog park. Visitors can also take in a view of the beach and ocean.
14.7 Miles
94% 64 votes
Gardens 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can take in the beauty of nature whilst walking the paths of the Gardens at Heather Farms located in Walnut Creek, California. A series of natural gardens surround the nearby lake, highlighted by the beautiful roses when in season.
14.8 Miles
84% 199 votes
National & State Parks N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
China Camp State Park is most frequented by locals, as it is tucked away as one of San Rafel's secret treasures. The park offers beautiful marshlands, hiking trails and premier bird watching.
14.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Appian Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Situated on a hill, Sellick Park provides visitors with a walking path for jogging and a general purpose grass field. The playground has features like a cement cave; a rock, paper, scissors game; and multilevel climbing structures.
14.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
14.8 Miles
81% 124 votes
Parks 301 N San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
With 102 acres, Heather Farm Park offers a range of activities for visitors including a skate park, dog park, swim center, a community center and equestrian center. Other amenities include bike paths, sand volleyball, playground, fishing pond and athletic fields.
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