- 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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Honey makers impart beekeeping knowledge to students in hands-on classes that include all equipment and full-body keeper’s suits
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2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
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A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
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Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
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At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
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Crystal Springs Road, Skyline Blvd, San Bruno, CA 94066
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The Crystal Springs Walking Trail is a part of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail designated for hikers, joggers and equestrians. The trail offers views of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir and connects several other trails in the area.
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Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
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Located near the campus of University of California, Moe's Books is a great place to buy, sell or trade books. Open seven days a week, the store has an impressive collection of books, both new and used, which are available at a reasonable price.
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3101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The Museum of vertebrate Zoology can be found on the campus of Berkeley University. Founded in 1908, it has one of the biggest collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in U.S.
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A globally influential educational institution, the University of California at Berkeley is a respected research university in Berkeley, California. Its most prestigious programs include agricultural economics, computer science and the biological sciences.
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With its 1,200 foot summit, Sweeney Ridge is a popular hiking and mountain biking location with a paved road and many features to explore off-trail. The area is home to wildlife including hawks, deer and even mountain lions.