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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America Cup Charters 3300 Powell St., Emeryville, CA MoreLess Info
Chartered ride aboard one of three luxurious yachts, including a 38-foot ocean-class catamaran
21.7 Miles
91% 32 votes
Aquariums 177 W Tennyson Road, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1973, the Superway Aquarium is a store dedicated solely to aquatic animals. Visitors to the store commonly purchase a fish to bring home or have their fish tank serviced from the professionals at the store.
21.7 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542 MoreLess Info
The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
21.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Soccer Field 109 Laurelwood Drive, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Soccer Kids Marin caters to children between 2 1/2 and 7 years of age, with soccer classes offered year-round. They also offer summer camps for children aged 4 to 9, lasting four days with half-day sessions.
21.7 Miles
84% 64 votes
Parks Edmonds Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
The Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a forest preserve that features a dog park, hiking trails, and handicap accessible areas. The trails can be used for walking, running, and biking.
21.7 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 750 Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Rodgers-Smith Park is a large recreational park that provides a myriad of activities for all ages. It includes swings, slides and a sand pit for children, and a baseball field, basketball court and bocce ball court for adults.
21.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Pleasant Hill Rd E, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Nancy Boyd Park is a recently renovated park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and group sports arenas. Amenities include barbecues, restrooms, a gazebo, soccer fields, and baseball fields.
22.0 Miles
67% 15 votes
Bike Paths Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Running along a canal, Contra Costa Canal Trail is a horseshoe-shaped, paved trail measuring 13.8 miles. It intersects other regional trails and can be used for biking, walking, horseback riding and viewing of wildlife that frequent the canal.
22.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 468 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
With seven lanes to choose from, Pleasant Hill Aquatics offers visitors a lap pool for swimming laps and cooling off in the sun. Visitors can reserve the patio for private events like birthday parties.
22.1 Miles
74% 88 votes
Beaches Poplar Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Poplar Beach is popular with animal lovers because dogs on leashes are allowed right on the beach, and, in addition, riders can ride horses on the beach. This beach connects to the Coastside Trail, and has stunning views of the ocean.
22.1 Miles
81% 16 votes
Beaches 152 Poplar Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Blufftop Coastal Park is a scenic and peaceful natural area that offers beach access, walking, running, and biking trails that wind through the surrounding woods, and benches to sit and relax.
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