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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Share small plates like bone-marrow fries or fill up on gastropub entrees such as a fried-chicken sandwich paired with wine or a craft beer
38.4 Miles
72% 109 votes
Parks 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Central Park in Santa Clara is a fully equipped hub of fun and entertainment. Amenities include an amphitheatre, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a 30,000 square foot community center.
38.4 Miles
54% 41 votes
Badminton 1191 W Montague Expy, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
The Bay Badminton Center is a badminton facility that has amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a fully stocked pro shop, and an electronic court queuing system. The building also has locker rooms.
38.5 Miles
74% 113 votes
Parks 3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Traditional features of an urban park like fishing and picnic areas are combined in the Ed Levin County Park with a complex wilderness trail system. Situated along 1,541 acres of land, the park even has an adjoining 18-hole golf course.
38.5 Miles
73% 41 votes
Art Museum 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
38.5 Miles
43% 171 votes
Bowling 1287 S Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Mission Lanes provides bowling with automatic scoring and overhead flat screens that can display news and sports. The bowling center offers food and drinks in its cafe as well as arcade games and a bar.
38.6 Miles
73% 164 votes
Dog Park 888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
38.7 Miles
90% 107 votes
Parks 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Del Valle Regional Park is located 10 miles south of Livermore, in a valley. If offers a multitude of recreational activities as swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping, boat rental and lake tours.
38.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 10445 Miller Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A 13 acre neighborhood park, Creekside Park offers three soccer fields, a half court basketball area, two playgrounds with play structures and swings, and picnic areas. The park also has a small community room that can be rented.
38.8 Miles
88% 1875 votes
Art Museum 4411 Redwood Rd, Napa, CA MoreLess Info
Like several other Napa wineries, The Hess Collection Winery & Art Museum offers both fine wine and objects d'art. The Hess Collection uses sustainable agriculture techniques, and its buildings have tiny carbon footprints.
38.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
Hiking Trails Woodhills Trl, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
Hunter's Point is an observation area that can be reached via a short hike within the Fremont Older Preservation nature area. The point offers benches for resting and relaxing, as well as views of the surrounding Santa Clara Valley.
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