Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Jose, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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MetroDemic 110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Groups explore downtown San Jose, striving to save the city from an outbreak while working to find clues, solve puzzles, and answer trivia
12.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Arcades 151 1st Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Offering both classic arcade and modern video games, Area 151 DTLA is a popular hangout for kids and adults alike. Games are played for tickets that can be redeemed for prizes.
12.6 Miles
43% 7 votes
Parks 199 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Lincoln Park is a 4.44-acre park that offers a Gazebo, a multi-use grass field, and several artistic sculptures. The park has a paved trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, or roller blading.
12.7 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.
12.7 Miles
77% 13 votes
Dog Park 685 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA 94040 MoreLess Info
Even though the Village Green Dog Park is not separated based on the size of the dog, it still draws in many with fake grass that keeps the canines from getting too dirty. A wide range of stones and animal-themed art is available for general play.
13.4 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
13.4 Miles
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Tennis 6200 Buena Vista Drive, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Specializing in tennis instruction, NorCal Tennis Academy helps train visitors in developing proper technique and fitness for excelling at tennis. In addition to group lessons, the academy offers private coaching, footwork classes, and more.
13.5 Miles
78% 78 votes
Historic Sites 43300 Mission Blvd at Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539 MoreLess Info
Old Mission San Jose was one of twenty-one Spanish missionaries that were founded in Alta California. Visitors can learn about the history of the site, study genealogy, or purchase a souvenir at the gift shop.
13.5 Miles
71% 69 votes
Laser Tag 5759 Stevenson Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
With 15 minute gaming sessions, Laser Tagging offers visitors a laser tag arena experience where they can compete to tag others with a laser beam. Visitors are provided with vests and laser guns with admission.
13.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
13.6 Miles
92% 62 votes
National & State Parks 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA MoreLess Info
At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
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