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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30.1 Miles
67% 57 votes
Beaches Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Cowell's Beach is good for surfers and windsurfers. It may not be the cleanest beach in the area.
30.1 Miles
76% 72 votes
Art Museum 2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
30.1 Miles
93% 3165 votes
Monuments 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, Palace of Fine Arts, has been a drawing card for tourists ever since. Today, the palace plays host to a full schedule of live entertainment and musical events in its 962 seat theater.
30.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Scenic Drives Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.
30.2 Miles
93% 2243 votes
History Museums 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
Take a walk back in time at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Paying homage to the great works of this filmmaker, this museum offers numerous programs and exhibits that tell the Walt Disney story.
30.2 Miles
98% 56 votes
Paintball 1230 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Featuring 9 fields, American Paintball Park offers visitors a 6.6 acre facility for competitive paintball games. The park also has laser tag, with detachable head sensors and XM7 Skinny’s included with admission.
30.3 Miles
61% 129 votes
Children's Museums 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94707 MoreLess Info
Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
30.3 Miles
64% 14 votes
Gardens 1690 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Wilhelmina Garden is an especially nice place to be in the spring. Its windmills are works of art in their own right.
30.3 Miles
92% 1951 votes
Colleges & Universities Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
A globally influential educational institution, the University of California at Berkeley is a respected research university in Berkeley, California. Its most prestigious programs include agricultural economics, computer science and the biological sciences.
30.3 Miles
94% 64 votes
Parks Clement Street at 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of San Francisco, Lincoln Park is a popular venue for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with a golf course and hiking trails, this park has a rich and valued history.
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