- 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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Established in 2000, the Rosie the Riveter and World War II Home From National Park is an educational destination. Exploring the life and careers of men and women during the war, centered around the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter.
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China Camp State Park is most frequented by locals, as it is tucked away as one of San Rafel's secret treasures. The park offers beautiful marshlands, hiking trails and premier bird watching.
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The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
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Situated on 11 acres, Marina Bay Park provides views of the bay and access to a beach area. The park has a trail for walking and biking, a large grass field, picnic facilities and the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
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The SS Red Oak Victory is a historic World War II cargo ship. Now available to see and tour in Richmond, CA, the ship features a large on-board museum and gift shop.
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Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
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Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
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More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
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La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
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With seven lanes to choose from, Pleasant Hill Aquatics offers visitors a lap pool for swimming laps and cooling off in the sun. Visitors can reserve the patio for private events like birthday parties.