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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Guides lead participants past legendary ships and into four pubs for a hybrid history and happy hour event
11.0 Miles
74% 27 votes
Playgrounds 1378 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
The largest park in San Bruno, San Bruno City Park features three baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a recreation center and a senior center. The park also offers several play areas and a city pool.
11.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
Open to the community, Veterans Memorial Recreation Center has a playground and multipurpose fields for recreational activities. The community pool is located next to the center and offers visitors an area to swim laps.
11.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 251City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
Open June-September is the family-friendly San Bruno Park Pool. The community pool is located at the San Bruno City Park and is heated. The center also offers a toddler pool for those visiting with younger children.
11.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 2351 Rosewood Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A seven acre neighborhood park, Buckeye Park features a play area with play structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, most suitable for younger children. The park also has a picnic area and grill.
11.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Scenic Drives Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.
11.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sharp Park offers stunning scenic views of the ocean. There are a number of tree-lined hiking trails and well maintained pathways, as well as a long flight of stairs leading to the bluffs.
11.4 Miles
93% 80 votes
Parks Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
11.5 Miles
82% 319 votes
Gardens 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
11.5 Miles
93% 151 votes
Parks 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 MoreLess Info
The Berkeley Rose Garden is famed for its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, laid out in a terraced amphitheater setting. There are also tennis courts and picnic tables on its 3.64 acres.
11.5 Miles
97% 97 votes
Parks 1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94701 MoreLess Info
Located next to the Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park features facilities for baseball and basketball along with a multipurpose grass field. The park also offers picnic areas, barbeque grills, hiking trails through the woods and children's playgrounds.
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