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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SF Indie Fest 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
From the merchant: Join us at the 19th SF Independent Film Festival Opening Night Film at Brava Theater and the Open Bar After Party!
31.2 Miles
69% 61 votes
Parks 201 South Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94039 MoreLess Info
The Rengstorff Park & Pool features a children's playground as well as a public pool that can be used by people of all ages. In addition, the park also offers a gym, walking paths and several picnic spots.
31.2 Miles
Specialty Museums 1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
The Computer History Museum explains the history of computing with dozens of intricate exhibits. Some of their most popular displays include the hall of fellows, the first 25 years of the microprocessor and the history of the internet.
31.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Parks Junipero Street & Independence Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Mission Hills Park is a neighborhood park with a hill slide. The park has two play areas with slides, swings, monkey bars and a zip line. There is also a 1/2 basketball court, and a picnic area with a gazebo.
31.3 Miles
95% 87 votes
Comedy Clubs 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
A comedy club and theater seating 42 people, Made Up Theater offers improvised comedy that includes audience participation. It also provides improvised comedy classes, games and a summer comedy camp and hosts private events.
31.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
31.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
31.5 Miles
87% 119 votes
National & State Parks Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 acres of manicured trailers, Petaluma's Shollenberger Park is a beautiful wetland park. Visitors have access to restrooms with running water, water fountains and a quaint wooden fishing pier.
31.7 Miles
56% 9 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The San Andreas Fault Trail is a nature trail that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, running, wildlife viewing, and walking. The trail runs alongside a number of creeks.
31.8 Miles
75% 171 votes
Malls 2774 Paragon Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
Livermore Premium Outlets is located on Paragon Outlets Drive in Livermore California, just near the freeway. They have 130 outlet stores, a foodcourt and a family bathroom with a chabging table for the mothers that want to shop.
31.8 Miles
83% 18 votes
Parks 301 Mariposa Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 MoreLess Info
Named after the Spanish word for butterfly, Mariposa Park carries a butterfly theme throughout on kiosks, concrete sculptures and other park areas. The park features picnic tables, paved paths and a play area with swings, slides, ladders and sand.
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