- 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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Patons enjoy a bridal show with a large array of vendors and over $25,000 in prize giveaways
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Spanning a total of 5-acres of land, the Civic Center Park is a recreational park that includes multiple play structures for children of all ages. The park also has a basketball court, a par-3 golf course, and picnic tables.
15.4 Miles
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Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Located in the foothills around Stanford University, The Dish - Stanford Foothills features a working radiotelescope that is frequently used for educational and research purposes. The area is also popular among joggers and hikers.
15.4 Miles
With Tenndeavor, visitors can receive personalized tennis instruction with tennis professionals. The team helps visitors develop the correct form and techniques to make it from a novice to an advanced level.
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As a youth soccer league, Newark Soccer Club Inc organizes teams and tournaments for the community. The league accept kids from age 4 and up, and have team sizes of up to 10 people.
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The Junior Museum & Zoo is an educational and adventurous place for children to unleash their curiosity of science and nature. The museum and zoo are home to over fifty species of animals, including jungle bats, hedgehogs, bobcats and more.
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Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755
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With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
15.5 Miles
Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
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A fishing guide service that operates full time, seven days a week, B2 Bass Adventures operates in most significant Northern California lakes. The service offers single day and multi-day tours, and asks that visitors make reservations two weeks ahead.
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Always Dream Play Park is a one acre play area for children. It features interactive water play equipment, a large sand area, swings and picnic tables, and surrounding fields that can be used for soccer and kite flying.
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Nestled in Palo Alto, California, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a non-profit institution that offers free admission and a huge selection of seasonal flora. The Garden also houses a horticultural reference library.