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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Saaghi Restaurant 1392 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Taditional meats cooked on an open flame and evening entertainment make this a go-to spot for Persian food with a fun atmosphere
39.3 Miles
94% 17 votes
Walking Trails Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Leading visitors to the San Francisco Bay discovery site, Sweeney Ridge Trail offers visitors a challenging hike with panoramic views of the bay. Visitors can often spot trainers riding with their horses on the trail.
39.3 Miles
59% 17 votes
Beaches Esplanade Ave & W Beaumont Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Esplanade Beach is a public beach that can be used for sun bathing, beach walking, wildlife viewing, running, swimming, and fishing. The beach is also used as a dog park.
39.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park 5068-5080 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Fairmont West Park is located within a neighborhood and has a large grassy area for soccer games, baseball, and doggie exercise. There are two age appropriate play areas, a small nature trail and plenty of parking.
39.3 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 1536 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The Small Talk Family Cafe is an indoor play space and cafe that has the goal of being a place where people can sit down and enjoy a bite to eat. The cafe also offers yoga classes and art programs.
39.4 Miles
73% 15 votes
Maze Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605 MoreLess Info
Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
39.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Shops 2923 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Hodo Soy Beanery is a popular local food store offering high quality organic soy food products which are delivered fresh to the customers at affordable prices. Guided tours of the beanery are often organized to help people understand how their favorite soy foods are made.
39.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 222 Lausanne Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
With an open multipurpose field, Hillside Park offers visitors opportunities for outdoor activities like jogging, soccer, picnics, and more. The park has a gated tennis court that can be reserved on a first come first serve basis.
39.6 Miles
64% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 1201 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring a Cinemark XD auditorium, Walnut Creek 14 & XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe.
39.6 Miles
78% 143 votes
Archery 2995 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
Pacifica Archery is a family owned archery pro shop that sells long bows, recurve bows, and compound bows for target shooters and hunters. The shop has an indoor shooting range.
39.7 Miles
74% 19 votes
Parks Skyline Dr & Westline Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Mussell Rock Beach Park is a popular park known for its sandy beaches, rocky coastline, hiking trails, and amaizng vistas Visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific and varying hiking terrains and scenery.
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