- 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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32.5 Miles
93%
361 votes
1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
32.5 Miles
1350 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Riders from as young as four years old can be accommodated at Castle Rock Arabians. The ranch offers horseback riding, trail rides, summer camps for children and teens, and riding lessons.
32.6 Miles
The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
32.7 Miles
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224 votes
1250 Pine Street, Ste 103, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting – Day Trips located in provides an outdoor adventure on 10 of California's best and most exciting rivers. Tours can be 1 to 4 days long, each tailored to the party experience desired.
32.8 Miles
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
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557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito, CA 94965
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Bay Area Discovery Museum is a 7.5 acres natural area museum for children, located in Sausalito, California. They emphasize on creative thinking all in children and on developing their creativity.
32.8 Miles
Omescape is a virtual reality experience that offers escape scenarios from the Room Omega', 'The Penitentiary', and The Forgotten Treasure'. The rooms can hold up to 10 players at a time and games last for a total of 60 minutes.
32.9 Miles
82%
11 votes
636 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965
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The Cooking School at Cavallo Point offers cooking lessons on a variety of culinary topics. A good place to mingle with others who enjoy cooking.
32.9 Miles
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
32.9 Miles
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
33.0 Miles
96%
656 votes
Can be reached by Highways 1, 101, 280 and 880, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a park and green space near the bridge. Great views and plenty of places to relax.