Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco, CA

  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
  • The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
  • From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
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Plant Nite 1515 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
6.5 Miles
65% 17 votes
Art Gallery 675 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Petri's Gallery specializes in Art glass and has a varied collection of vases, sculptures, bowls, perfume bottles and more. They mostly showcase individual artists. The prices are slightly on the expensive side.
6.5 Miles
100% 10 votes
National & State Parks Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in wildlife viewing will have the chance to see hawks, turkey vulchers, pelicans, and even dolphins at Thornton Beach State Park. The location is also suitable for fishing, as visitors can also catch stripped bass.
6.6 Miles
57% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of Mar Vista Stables will be able to go horseback riding along the Pacific Ocean. The location also offers summer camps and riding lessons for guests who wish to improve their skills.
6.6 Miles
76% 17 votes
Beaches Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
The primary draw of Thornton State Beach is Vista Point that allows for sweeping scenic views of the waterfront and surrounding area. Visitors to this beach park can also hike through several trails and dunes.
6.6 Miles
33% 9 votes
Skate Parks 92nd Street & Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
For those in search of a skate park, Daly City Skatepark is a great option, providing mini ramps, quarter pipes, rails, and more. Good food venues are also nearby, making it an ideal spot for a fun day out.
6.7 Miles
65% 20 votes
Specialty Museums 2151 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The legacy of the Alameda Naval Air Station is preserved within the Alameda Naval Air Museum. The collection includes artifacts, newspapers, photographs, aircraft models, safety gear, medals, documents and uniforms from the World War II era.
6.7 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches Conzelman Road, Sausalito, CA 94966 MoreLess Info
Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
6.7 Miles
78% 143 votes
Archery 2995 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
Pacifica Archery is a family owned archery pro shop that sells long bows, recurve bows, and compound bows for target shooters and hunters. The shop has an indoor shooting range.
6.7 Miles
56% 99 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Mar Vista Stable is a horse stable providing riding lessons and equine boarding. Visitors can receive professional lessons and take guided trail rides down the seacoast of Northern California, and a kid's summer horseback riding camp is also available.
6.8 Miles
90% 77 votes
Beaches Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Rodeo beach is located three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the things you can do here are picnic, kite-flying, surfing and of course go for a walk on the rocky beach.
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