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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Patons enjoy a bridal show with a large array of vendors and over $25,000 in prize giveaways
8.4 Miles
80% 80 votes
Dog Park 35 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Featuring separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, Centennial Way Dog Park provides an opportunity for dogs to get lots of exercise. The park is also equipped with convenient doggie water fountains, benches and a large sculpture.
8.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Canoeing 363 Catherine Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
As an outrigger paddling club, San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Center hosts a variety of races in the San Francisco Bay for visitors to watch. Visitors can also attend outrigger practices to learn the basics of Hawaiian canoeing.
8.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Forbes Blvd & Dna Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Point San Bruno Park is a park that provides scenic views of the local area. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy walking through the park, looking out over the city lights, and enjoying the serenity.
8.4 Miles
64% 77 votes
Beaches Shoreline Drive, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Visitors can bring blankets to lounge in the sun, go swimming, or enjoy surf fishing at Alameda Beach. From the beach's shores, visitors have a scenic view of the San Francisco cityscape.
8.5 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
Situated on the eastern shore of the Tiburon Peninsula, the Paradise Beach Park is spread over 19 acres of land. Facilities provided at the park include bay access, wildlife viewing, a horseshoe court, a long fishing pier, and picnic sites.
8.5 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
8.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Bay Trail

Hiking Trails Oyster Point ,Genentech - Sierra Point, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Bay Trail provides easily accessible recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including hikers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. It also offers a setting for wildlife viewing and environmental education and increases public respect and appreciation for the Bay.
8.5 Miles
89% 149 votes
Parks 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
A 90 acre park, Cesar Chavez park features remarkable views of the bay bridges as well as of Angel Island and Alcatraz. The park has an off leash dog area, a wildlife sanctuary, and picnic areas.
8.6 Miles
89% 1064 votes
Marinas 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The 52-acre Berkeley Marina easily accommodates 1,100 medium and large watercraft. It features an extensive fishing pier that is free to use and open to the public. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish from the pier.
8.6 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.
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