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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Three-hour tour winds past photogenic views of Treasure Island, Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, and Haight Ashbury
21.1 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 1070 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose facility, Burton Park provides activities for the entire family. Some features of the park include a kiddie playground with ample seating, tennis courts, bandstand, picnic area and bocce court.
21.1 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks Taylor Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Dinosaur Hill Park offers 13 acres of scenic panoramic views, open space, and hiking. A staircase runs from the small parking area to the top of the large hill, where people often go to view firework displays.
21.2 Miles
64% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 1201 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring a Cinemark XD auditorium, Walnut Creek 14 & XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe.
21.3 Miles
96% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 464 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
The Space Station Museum is a favored place by both adults and children who have an affinity for space history. The museum presents authentic memorabilia and extensive information on the history of trips to the Space Station by the US and Russia.
21.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 8018 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
As an equestrian care facility, Canyon Creek Ranch offers visitors horse boarding and training services. The facility consists of barns and two arenas for training; one outdoors and one indoors.
21.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Golden Hills Park is a neighborhood park with open green spaces and athletic fields. Amenities include a half court basketball court, play structures for small and large children, a tennis court, and many shade trees.
21.3 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 1536 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The Small Talk Family Cafe is an indoor play space and cafe that has the goal of being a place where people can sit down and enjoy a bite to eat. The cafe also offers yoga classes and art programs.
21.4 Miles
84% 56 votes
Beaches Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Francis Beach is believed to be the main beach at Half Moon Bay with beautiful views of the ocean and well-maintained campsites that offer both tents as well as RV's. The beach can be easily reached through the Coast-side trail. There is also a dog-friendly beach area nearby.
21.4 Miles
88% 259 votes
Natural History Museums 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Not only a monument of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, California provides an interactive experience for all visitors. With over 25 live animal presentations, historical exhibits, and children's classes, it is a wonderful learning experience.
21.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 3200 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.
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