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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Steve's Guitars San Francisco MoreLess Info
From the merchant: Steve’s Guitars is a music business with over 30 years serving San Francisco. Five one-hour classes included.
9.3 Miles
59% 17 votes
Beaches Esplanade Ave & W Beaumont Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Esplanade Beach is a public beach that can be used for sun bathing, beach walking, wildlife viewing, running, swimming, and fishing. The beach is also used as a dog park.
9.4 Miles
90% 40 votes
Cultural Centers 3105 Shattuck Ave. between Prince and Woolsy, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Started by a multi-racial group, La Pena Cultural Center is making connections between art and politics. They host different events, encouraging people to share other cultures and traditions worldwide.
9.4 Miles
89% 840 votes
Shopping Districts Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Berkeley's Fourth Street shopping district offers a variety of boutiques, shops and restaurants nestled in scenic surroundings. Fourth Street is a popular window shopping destination with a low crime rate and sophisticated, elegant atmosphere.
9.4 Miles
29% 145 votes
Bowling 300 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94502 MoreLess Info
Traditional-style bowling is available AMF Southshore Lanes across 40 individual lanes. Flat-screen televisions have been installed at each of the lanes to provide crystal clear score tracking, and there is an on-site video game arcade and six billiard tables.
9.4 Miles
73% 11 votes
Go Karts 160 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
K1 Speed San Francisco features all electric go-karts that visitors can race for 14 laps on a professionally designed track against up to 11 other racers. Their lobby also features a snack bar.
9.4 Miles
74% 152 votes
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Go Karts 160 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
K1 Speed is an indoor karting center that offers a state-of-the-art entertainment venue featuring a professionally designed racetrack, spacious lobby with snack bar, extensive collection of authentic racing memorabilia and meeting rooms.
9.4 Miles
61% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 1100 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
The Centennial Way Trail is a three-mile, Class I bicycle and pedestrian trail. Built on the land above the Bay Area's underground rail system, the trail runs from South San Francisco to San Bruno.
9.4 Miles
25% 12 votes
Children's Play Area 1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
Located in a shopping center, Hop 'n Play is an indoor playground with animal climbing structures and mats. There is a seating area where parents can sit down while they watch their children play.
9.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 25 Karen Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A youth baseball training and instructional facility, GamePrep Baseball Academy offers the guidance of a trained and experienced coaching staff to develop young baseball players. The program also hosts teams.
9.5 Miles
90% 159 votes
Music Venue 1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
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