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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27.5 Miles
67% 9 votes
Ice Skating 750 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
The Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center is the only skating center open year round, 7 days a week in San Francisco. They have skating lessons for both figure and hockey skating and organize different events and programs as Hockey Leagues, Public skating and Freestyle skating.
27.5 Miles
82% 210 votes
Neighborhoods San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of North Beach, Little Italy is a great place to experience a change of culture. This community is home to numerous Italian restaurants, bakers and grocers.
27.5 Miles
96% 27 votes
Parks 2101 Holbrook Drive, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pond with a waterfall, Sycamore Valley Park provides open grass fields lined with trees as well as facilities for baseball, soccer, bocce ball and football. The park also provides a playground, walking paths, picnic tables and barbecue pits.
27.6 Miles
95% 20 votes
Neighborhoods Roosevelt Way and Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 MoreLess Info
Corona Heights offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay for those who want to hike up the hill and if you want to bring your dog, there is an enclosed area in which they can run free.
27.6 Miles
94% 981 votes
Food Tours 2179 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 MoreLess Info
Local Tastes of the City Tours comes up with unique food tours of the city-- it takes you through various neighborhoods and allows you to try some of the best culinary gems in San Francisco.
27.6 Miles
85% 1252 votes
Modern Art Museums 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 MoreLess Info
Art enthusiasts will enjoy taking in the exhibits sponsored by or held at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This museums collection includes an array of paintings, photography, textiles and sculptures.
27.6 Miles
Dedicated to arts and entertainment, many performances and exhibits are held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Located in the cities cultural hub, this facility offers programs in both visual and performing arts.
27.6 Miles
72% 67 votes
Movie Theaters 4175 Blackhawk Plz Cir, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring seven auditoriums, Century Blackhawk Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.7 Miles
85% 26 votes
Specialty Shops 99 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103 MoreLess Info
For those not on a diet, Beard Papa's offers a wide selection of ice cream puffs. Try them glazed with chocolate ganache.
27.7 Miles
70% 237 votes
Art Museum 781 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 MoreLess Info
Comic book lovers will enjoy a stop at the Cartoon Art Museum. This museum has a large selection of cartoon and comic book art, both from real comics and invented ones.
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