Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pleasant Hill, CA

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Pleasant Hill, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Bike Paths and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pleasant Hill Park to Paso Nogal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pleasant Hill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Pleasant Hill, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Bike Paths and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pleasant Hill Park to Paso Nogal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pleasant Hill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
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14.4 Miles
89% 2054 votes
Lake Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
14.4 Miles
82% 379 votes
Horse Races 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The historic horse racing track Golden Gate Fields is located along the gorgeous San Francisco Bay. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and world-class horse racing at this premier destination.
14.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Dog Park 1120 S Wedgewood Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
San Ramon's Bark & Ride is a combination off-leash dog park and 50 parking space park and ride. The park spans four and a half acres, and has lockers, drinking fountains, and picnic tables.
14.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
For a scenic and beautiful natural attraction, the Dow Wetlands Wildlife Habitat Preserve offers 470 acres of beauty. Popular in the summer when blackberries line the trails, the preserve is home to beavers, birds and many species of plant life.
14.5 Miles
98% 58 votes
National & State Parks 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA MoreLess Info
Point Isabel is a prime location for California wind-surfing. The park is also popular for picnics, with local cafes nearby, and is a popular dog park in the area.
14.6 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.
14.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 395 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
Hanns Park features heavily-shaded picnic areas with BBQ's, an amphitheater, open-turf play areas and a trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway. The park also offers reservable picnic areas.
14.8 Miles
93% 1154 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
14.8 Miles
95% 465 votes
Dog Park 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA 94808 MoreLess Info
Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.
14.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 2503 Piccadilly Cir, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Take the kids for some outdoor playground fun at Piccadilly Square Park. Activity panels and climbing features are sure to keep them entertained. Swings, a climbing wall and sand pit are also available.
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