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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Tastings of locally produced wines to enjoy among friends during games of bocce ball at the winery tasting room
26.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mountain Biking 11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
26.3 Miles
80% 102 votes
Parks 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Quarry Lakes is a recreational park that supports activities including picnicking, boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
26.3 Miles
92% 52 votes
Bike Paths 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Running alongside the banks of Alameda Creek, the Alameda Creek Regional Trail stretches 12 miles, from Niles Canyon to San Francisco Bay. The trail is suitable for running and biking, and motor vehicles are not allowed.
26.4 Miles
74% 69 votes
Dog Park 1805 Ascot Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
26.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 6251-6499 Montcalm Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Mayhews Landing Park is an enclosed park with a gate. It offers two separate climbing structures, swings along with several slides and also features a large grass area at the entrance of the park.
26.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 9595 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
26.5 Miles
89% 106 votes
Race Tracks 29355 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476 MoreLess Info
Over 40 years of racing has been performed at the Infineon Raceway, which is also simply known as the Sonoma Raceway. The venue is claimed to hose one of the most diverse racing schedule in the United States within its 1,600 acre facility.
26.5 Miles
89% 106 votes
Race Tracks 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476 MoreLess Info
Racing fans can enjoy a variety of competitions at the Sonoma Raceway. Both amateurs and professionals race at this facility. This includes motorcycles, drag and speedway racing. There is also a driving school where visitors can test and develop their own skills.
26.5 Miles
88% 78 votes
Botanical Gardens 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Allied Arts Guild is an event space and botanical gardens, with beautiful architecture and many art shops as well. The venue is a popular wedding destination and there are docent-led garden tours almost daily.
26.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 200 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Featuring a community garden maintained by volunteers, Edith Johnson Park has amenities like a multiple story playground structure, sand volleyball courts, and a basketball hoop. The park has multiple shaded areas with picnic tables.
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