- 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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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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15400 Montalvo Rd, (near Lira Dr), Saratoga, CA 95070
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The Montalvo Arts Center is a gorgeous Italian-style building that hosts concerts, art showings and private events. The building, and its spacious gardens, are known for their lively concerts in the outdoor Greek-style amphitheater.
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Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
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Severyns Ave., Building 126, Mountain View, CA 94035
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Capturing the history of Moffett Field, the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum in Moutnain View, California features aircraft exhibits that cover several decades. Displays tell the story of the Moffett Field from the 30s until now.
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Marymeade Park is a small, quiet park with two play structures along with a rocky water fountain area where children can play with sand and water. Other attractions include picnic tables, large grass areas for picnics, barbeques pits and restrooms.
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Offering true California ranch hospitality, Garrod Farms Riding Stables offer fun outdoor adventures. The stables allow visitors to take horseback riding tours and lessons while also offering tastings at the local winery.
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The scenic Black Mountain Trail is 4 miles long and elevates through chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland to the top of the 2,800 ft Black Mountain. Wildlife that can be seen include rabbits, deer and turkeys.
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Located along the Stevens Creek Trail, Whisman Park features fields for soccer, softball and football along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
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22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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The 3,988-acre Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve includes 24 miles of trails of varying degrees of difficulty to hike, bike, or horseback ride across. It also features a working farm with many animals.
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Cuesta Park is a large, pet-friendly park with a variety of amenities. It features large open green spaces, running paths, playground equipment for kids, tennis courts, and multiple picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Open for self-guided tours, the NASA Ames Visitor Center features several exhibits, including a shuttle cockpit simulator and the Mercury Redstone capsule. It also offers an immersive theater that showcases high-definition videos of Mars missions and flights through the galaxy.
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600 West Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041
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The Mountain View Farmers Market regularly offers a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, specialty products, such as jams, nuts and specialty gift baskets, are also sold.