- 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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Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
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Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
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A four acre city park, Len Hester Park sits on rolling, hilly ground, and offers scenic green space and trees. The park offers a walking path and picnic areas, as well as an open field.
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Vistazo Street West, Tiburon, CA 94920
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A state park built around the Old St. Hilary's church, Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The park features remarkable scenic views of the bay and surrounding wilderness.
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The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
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Polo Grounds Park is a 62 acre community park that is family-friendly and primarily used for sport. The park features multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds and open grass fields for various sports and picnicking.
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Aptos Dog Park
The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
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A one-acre canine recreation facility, Aptos Dog Park is located within Polo Grounds Park. The park provides a bark surface with drinking water, benches and chairs along with a shaded area and a separate field for small dogs.
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A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
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Century 16 Downtown is a 16 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and reserved seating. The theater airs first rum films and 3D films and also has a cafe and a game room.
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As the highest point of Angel Island, Mt. Livermore offers 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay area. Visitors can access the island by ferry, or adventure to the island with a personal boat or rented kayak.
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Keller Beach
Miller/Knox Regional Park, 900 Dorman Drive, Richmond, CA 94801
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Keller Beach is a scenic beach with white sand and gentle surf. The beach tends to be quiet and relaxing, and offers impressive sunset views at the right time of day.