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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Deluxe rental bikes whisk riders away on self-guided or guided tours of San Francisco, the Bay, and surrounding landmarks
27.6 Miles
96% 77 votes
Specialty Museums 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
27.6 Miles
94% 90 votes
Historic Sites P.O. Box 2247, Niles Station, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
27.6 Miles
94% 18 votes
Parks 8901 Redwood Highway, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Once home to the native Miwok people, Olompali State Historic Park has a rich history ranging from 6,000 B.C. to the missionary era to today. The park has historic buildings, gardens and artifacts as well as an abundance of wildlife.
27.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 7550 Stagecoach Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin's Stagecoach Park sits on slightly under one acre of land. The park has a mosaic tile art installation integrated with a seating area, a playground, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
27.7 Miles
88% 287 votes
Observation Decks Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 95319 MoreLess Info
Stanford University's Hoover Tower soars above the rest of the campus, and its bells are audible for miles. The tower has 48 bells that were imported from Belgium. Visitors are welcome to ascend the tower on foot.
27.7 Miles
80% 15 votes
Horseback Riding Portola Valley Training Center, 100 Ansel Lane, Barns 2 & 15, Menlo Park, CA 94028 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, the California Riding Academy offers lessons in riding in both English and Western styles. Lessons are available for both kids and adults, and the facility hosts a variety of camps and other group programs.
27.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 38098 Birch Street, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Birch Grove Park is a 15-acre outdoor park that features a basketball court, a lighted tennis court, and a fenced softball field. The park also has multiple playgrounds as well as picnic facilities.
27.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 100 Ansel Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94028 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Charlebois Farm offers rider training in both hunter riding and jumper riding. The farm prepares students for competitive horse shows. The farm also offers sales and leases of horses.
27.8 Miles
76% 88 votes
Dog Park Stagecoach Road & Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dougherty Hills Dog Park is a grassy dog park with two areas for larger and smaller dogs to run separately, a water fountain and many doggie stations. Many small metallic dog statues are situated throughout the park.
27.9 Miles
85% 13 votes
Parks 2375 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Byxbee Park is an open land space for patrons to be around nature The park has paths for walkers, runners and bikers. Patrons can walk their dogs on a leash or bird watch.
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