- 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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The Browser Books store offers a laid back setting that is reminiscent of days gone by. Here you can find all manner of texts and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable too.
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In Nob Hill you will find Grace Cathedral and movie locations like the Rock and Vertigo. Financial District and architectural icons of Julia Morgan, Willis Polkand and George Kellham.
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Telegraph Hills, with its multiple and varied attractions, is a great place to visit. Some of the popular haunts here are the Coit tower, Levi Park, Napier's lane and many more. The roads are well-maintained and are seasonally decorated with flowers and vegetation.
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Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Historic and peaceful, Washington Square is a relaxing park just minutes from North Beach. It is a popular place for the locals to gather and a common spot for walkers and runners alike.
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Explore fine art, architecture and a breathtaking landscape design at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. Located in the Golden State Park, this museum offers both regular and special exhibits, as well as educational programs for learning.
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Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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Many well known comedians have headlined San Francisco’s Cobb's Comedy Club. Cobb's is 18 and over and along with comedic entertainment, it features a full-service bar and dining menu.
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Situated on 43 acres, Oak Hill Park features a fishing lake that is home to wildlife including ducks and geese. The park also has a playground, picnic areas with grills, a volleyball court, open fields and a hillside trail.
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3105 Shattuck Ave. between Prince and Woolsy, Berkeley, CA
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Started by a multi-racial group, La Pena Cultural Center is making connections between art and politics. They host different events, encouraging people to share other cultures and traditions worldwide.
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Images of the North is an Inuit art gallery in San Francisco. The gallery is open year round and it is home to sculptures, masks and prints either miniatures or of a larger scale.