Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palo Alto, CA

  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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41.8 Miles
78% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 641 1st Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a movie downtown at Delta Cinema in Brentwood, California. This old time movie theatre plays the newest of titles at the most reasonable of prices, with specialty movie nights throughout the year.
41.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
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King Park

Dog Park 1379 Bauer Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Let the dogs run free at King Park in Brentwood, California. With two separate parks for small and large dogs, owner's furry friends can play in peace with plenty of seating and water fountains for pets and people alike.
41.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Dog Park 795 Vista Montana Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Featuring gravel fields, Franich Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation area with separate large and small dog sections. The park has drinking water, benches, dog waste bags and a double-gated entrance.
42.0 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Sites Benicia, CA MoreLess Info
The Benicia State Capital and Historical Park is the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol building still in existent. The interior of the site features period furnishing and exhibits, including desks with 19th century newspapers.
42.0 Miles
92% 13 votes
Farmers Markets First Street between B and D Streets, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
The Benicia Certified Farmers Market is open seasonally, from April to October, every Thursday afternoon. The market features several local vendors who sell locally grown produce as well as some prepared foods.
42.0 Miles
80% 10 votes
History Museums 115 West G Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Holding the original California state capital building, the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park shows visitors the history of California. The building has reconstructions of the original furniture and writing desks used in the capitol.
42.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Dog Park Benicia Community Park, 100 Community Drive, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Named for a retired police dog, The Phenix Community Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility consisting of grass and trees. The park offers drinking water, benches, a small dog area, dog waste bags and a double-gated entrance.
42.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 790 2nd Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Take a break from the California heat at Brentwood City Park. This wonderland of play provides a splash pad for kids to play and ample shade, as well as playground areas for kids and picnic tables for families.
42.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 900 East Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1981, the Benicia Fire Museum is a joint effort between the Benicia Volunteer Firemen Incorporated and the Benicia Fire Department. It houses fire engines from the 1800s, a replica hand pumper and hundreds of other fire-related items.
42.1 Miles
100% 22 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 550 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Celebrating a time-honored sport of Marin County, the Marin Bocce Federation presents locals and visitors the opportunity to play bocce in both relaxed or tournament settings. The center features eight exterior courts, two indoor courts, and a picnic area.
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