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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Aperture Academy 2290 N. 1st St, Suite 102, San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
An award-winning nature photographer leads a variety of photography classes including aperture, shutter speed, and white balance topics
6.7 Miles
26% 70 votes
Skating Rinks 10123 N Wolfe Rd, Ste 1020, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
With skates available for rent, Ice Center Cupertino offers visitors an indoor ice rink with freestyle skating sessions open to the public. The rink hosts skating school, camps, private lessons, and youth hockey leagues.
6.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 10445 Miller Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A 13 acre neighborhood park, Creekside Park offers three soccer fields, a half court basketball area, two playgrounds with play structures and swings, and picnic areas. The park also has a small community room that can be rented.
6.8 Miles
79% 24 votes
Parks 611 Paseo Refugio, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Peter D Gill Memorial Park is a large neighborhood park. Attractions include a lighted tennis court, basketball court, volleyball net, covered picnic areas, walking paths, a playground, and public restrooms.
6.8 Miles
100% 19 votes
Parks 1499 Abbott Ave, at Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95009 MoreLess Info
Jack Fischer Park contains a variety of children's play equipment, including an interactive water feature, a 'bee hive' hill with walking path and large open play fields. The park also offers a small number of picnic tables.
6.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 12855 Paseo Presada, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
El Quito Park is a small 6.3 acre park featuring a full size softball diamond. The park also offers a volleyball court, picnic areas, a playground, chess tables, and public restrooms.
6.9 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 10299 N Portal Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, Portal Park features a playground, family picnic area and small recreational building. The park also offers a reservable picnic area that accommodates up to 80 people.
7.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 80 Evans Road, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
A horse ranch and boarding stable, Whispering Hills Horse Ranch offers direct trail access and turnout pastures for horses to graze on. The ranch has an outdoor riding arena, farrier stations, and wash racks.
7.0 Miles
83% 24 votes
Parks 834 Lakechime Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 MoreLess Info
Lakewood Park is a local neighborhood park that provides a safe and serene environment for its visitors to enjoy. The park contains numerous walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and a picnic area.
7.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
Parks 10298 S Portal Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A five-acre park, Wilson Park offers a playground, fitness course, picnic areas and small recreational building. The park is home to Cupertino's Ceramics Center, with classes offered throughout the year.
7.0 Miles
62% 82 votes
Recreation Centers 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 MoreLess Info
Bay Club Courtside is an active lifestyle resort with nearly 10 acres of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, 15 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor courts. They also have a fitness club and spa.
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