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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23.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks First & Neal Sts., Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Host to the annual summer Concert in the Park series, Lions Wayside Park features large open green spaces, playgrounds for kids, and picnic areas including barbecue grills and covered tables.
24.0 Miles
71% 28 votes
Parks 5911 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
To experience Oktoberfest right in California, Swiss Park offers a unique evening out. The restaurant and bar features waitresses dressed as traditional beer maids, while the menu includes German classics such as oversized pretzels and bratwurst.
24.0 Miles
76% 17 votes
Dog Park 3700 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Stulsaft Park is a 42 acre park that is outfitted a variety of slides and playground equipment for all ages. The park also has a sprayground, picnic areas, barbecue pits, and wildlife viewing.
24.0 Miles
88% 24 votes
Playgrounds Stevenson Blvd & Gallaudet, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Always Dream Play Park is a one acre play area for children. It features interactive water play equipment, a large sand area, swings and picnic tables, and surrounding fields that can be used for soccer and kite flying.
24.0 Miles
95% 22 votes
Kayaking 214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
California Canoe & Kayak is a paddesports company that offers both classes and trips for sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. They also have boats and gear available for rent.
24.1 Miles
91% 542 votes
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Mavericks

Beaches West Point Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.
24.1 Miles
100% 10 votes
Trampoline Parks 39177 Farwell Drive, Fremont, CA 54538 MoreLess Info
Rockin' Jump is a fitness park built around multiple trampolines and trampoline based sports. The park offers trampolines of all sizes, with areas dedicated to trampoline basketball, dodgeball, and guided activities with the professional staff.
24.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Soccer Field 109 Laurelwood Drive, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Soccer Kids Marin caters to children between 2 1/2 and 7 years of age, with soccer classes offered year-round. They also offer summer camps for children aged 4 to 9, lasting four days with half-day sessions.
24.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks W Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
John Henry Johnson Park is a neighborhood park that features ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground area. The park also has picnic facilities, including tables, grills, and regularly maintained public restrooms.
24.1 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks Maddux Dr at Kensington Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Redwood City's Maddux Park sits on a little over half an acre of land. The park features an extensive play area with a variety of playground equipment, as well as picnic areas.
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