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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RockStar Guitar 480 Warren Dr, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Professional guitar instructors teach lessons to help students develop and build upon musical skills
9.5 Miles
41% 368 votes
Movie Theaters 1188 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an XD auditorium, Century at Tanforan and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe.
9.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.
9.6 Miles
The USS Hornet is a military museum that contains a number of aircrafts on exhibit, including jets, helicopters, and propellers. The location also hosts special events for guests to enjoy, including a Halloween event that features live music and special tours of a haunted ship.
9.6 Miles
93% 86 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Ave, Alameda, CA MoreLess Info
The historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex was originally founded in 1932. It was recently fully restored with an adjoining bistro restaurant and presents first-run Hollywood films in addition to classic family films daily.
9.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Beaches Miller/Knox Regional Park, 900 Dorman Drive, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Keller Beach is a scenic beach with white sand and gentle surf. The beach tends to be quiet and relaxing, and offers impressive sunset views at the right time of day.
9.6 Miles
64% 84 votes
Playgrounds 1150 El Camino Real, Ste 142, The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
From stacking blocks to train sets, Hop-N-Play Indoor Playground offers children a variety of recreational activities in its entertainment complex. There are slides, water beds, and ball pits for children to play in.
9.6 Miles
83% 410 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is a historic theater that shows first-run movies in a stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to it is the Cinema Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar that offers specials in conjunction with the theater.
9.7 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
9.7 Miles
86% 161 votes
Mini Golf 1511 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
At Subpar Miniature Golf, visitors can play an indoor, 18 hole miniature golf course that is decorated with miniature buildings and murals. The facility has an arcade area with skee ball, air hockey, racing games, and pool tables.
9.7 Miles
100% 72 votes
Arcades 1414 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Featuring classic video games, High Scores Arcade focuses on arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as music from the 1970s and 1980s. It offers dozens of games to play and a high score board for top achievers.
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