- The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near San Jose, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
- From Municipal Rose Garden to Los Gatos Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Jose and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino and Fremont.
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Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
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Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.
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Hidden Lakes Park
Morello Ave at Chilpancingo Parkway, Martinez, CA 94553
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Hidden Lakes Park is a natural park that is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can go fishing, play in the sand volleyball court, or look for out for coyotes, deer, and raccoons.
45.3 Miles
Consisting of three arenas, Bella Oaks Stables offers horse boarding services to the public. The stables are located close to Briones Regional Park, where they host trail rides through its trail system.
45.3 Miles
Completely open to the general public, Locke Paddon Park is spread across 1,500 acres of land in wetlands near the shoreline. Popular recreational activities include picnicking, dog walking, hiking, and enjoying a permanent tire swing installation.
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Point Isabel is a prime location for California wind-surfing. The park is also popular for picnics, with local cafes nearby, and is a popular dog park in the area.
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Learn about the history of photography at Camera Obscura. The technique of Camera Obscura has been around for hundreds of years, preceding the modern camera.
45.5 Miles
Highlands Ranch Park features volleyball courts for those who wish to play a game away from the beach. The 10-acre park also has picnic tables, barbeque grills, and basketball courts.
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The Cerra Vista School Park offers a variety of attractions for kids and parents, including play areas with tanbark floors, play structures, and an array of swings, basketball hoops, and picnic areas.
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The Creekside Park provides access to a large variety of different outdoor activities and amenities. These amenities include a skateboard and scooter park, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and covered picnic area, among others.