- 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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Instructors introduce wine history and winemaking techniques or tasting terms and etiquette before leading students in a tasting
3.3 Miles
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981 votes
2179 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Local Tastes of the City Tours comes up with unique food tours of the city-- it takes you through various neighborhoods and allows you to try some of the best culinary gems in San Francisco.
3.6 Miles
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
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City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.
2.8 Miles
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2243 votes
104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Take a walk back in time at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Paying homage to the great works of this filmmaker, this museum offers numerous programs and exhibits that tell the Walt Disney story.
4.5 Miles
Situated on a hill top, high above San Francisco Bay, Legion of Honor, is an art museum with few equals. With a collection that exceeds 124,000 works of art, visitors will be amazed and inspired by the artistic beauty around them.
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Musee Mechanique has a large collection of antique coin-operated machines. You can play the antique arcade games in their lobby.
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Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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Buddha's Universal Church welcomes practitioners from all sects of Buddhism. They have classes for those who would like to learn more about Buddhist teachings.
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Hua Zang Si is a Buddhist temple in San Francisco. Check their calendar of events; they often have informational events open to the public.
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315 Sutter Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Hosted by Chris Milano, Foodie Adventures are guided tours to some of the best places to eat in San Francisco such as Chinatown, Mission District and North Beach. Private and corporate tours are also available at affordable prices.