Free & Cheap Things to Do in Redwood City, CA

  • The list below includes 722 free or cheap things to do in or near Redwood City, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Dog Park, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From La Petite Playhouse to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Redwood City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 722 free or cheap things to do in or near Redwood City, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Dog Park, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • From La Petite Playhouse to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Redwood City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
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7.2 Miles
85% 13 votes
Parks 2375 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Byxbee Park is an open land space for patrons to be around nature The park has paths for walkers, runners and bikers. Patrons can walk their dogs on a leash or bird watch.
7.2 Miles
91% 45 votes
Parks 50 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
7.2 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks 50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
7.3 Miles
31% 207 votes
Movie Theaters 320 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
A Cinemark theater, the Century Downtown 12 is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, and is located at the center of a variety of restaurants and bars.
7.3 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks 1625 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
7.4 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
7.5 Miles
86% 21 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.
7.5 Miles
87% 54 votes
Running/Jogging San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
7.6 Miles
78% 85 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1530 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a good place to go to hike and spot some wildlife. Coyote, hawks, and rabbits are some of the animals you might find here.
7.7 Miles
63% 30 votes
Statues Hwy 92, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Outside of the Half Moon Bay store you will find the Dinosaurs of Spanish Town. A collection of large metal dinosaur sculptures that are perfect for a photo op with the children.
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