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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Kids aged 5 and older can improve their self-defense, strength, and reflex skills
25.6 Miles
71% 49 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
25.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.
25.7 Miles
88% 104 votes
Gardens 22373 N 3rd Street, Hayward, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The oldest Japanese gardens in California, the Hayward Japanese Gardens are designed to be a space of tranquility and peace. Spanning over three acres, the gardens are designed in traditional Japanese style, and include a koi pond.
25.7 Miles
14% 7 votes
Festivals Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
An annual festival celebrating local food, wine, and art, the Splatter Wine & Food Event features a tasting pavilion with vendors from a wide array of restaurants and live music. The event also features wine tasting and art on display.
25.7 Miles
18% 17 votes
Dog Park 2525 Buena Vista Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Featuring a separate section for smaller dogs, Cipriani Dog Park offers ample room for dogs to run and play. There is also a watering area and to help keep the park clean, there are scoopers and receptacles for dog waste.
25.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Road, Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
A trampoline entertainment center, Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park provides attractions, food options and private events. Activities include a general purpose jumping area, a foam pit and trampoline dodge ball and basketball dunk.
25.8 Miles
71% 123 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Rd, Ste 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
As a freestyle jumping facility, Rockin' Jump offers a variety of indoor trampolines for adults and children to jump on. Among the attractions is a basketball dunk trampoline and a foam pit.
25.9 Miles
55% 66 votes
Parks 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
Kennedy Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities from picnic tables to train rides to a merry-go-round. The park's Triple Pines Ranch petting zoo features goats, chickens, ducks and ponies.
25.9 Miles
80% 20 votes
Parks 22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
25.9 Miles
27% 11 votes
Parks 1905 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Carlos Bee Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the suitable facilities for a group or family outing. The play area also contains a jungle gym for children to climb.
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