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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7.1 Miles
84% 38 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Stevens Creek Blvd, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium is the largest of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a variety of shows, programs, and special events, ranging from educational programs for children to laser shows and holiday events.
7.1 Miles
80% 25 votes
Parks Park Victoria & Kennedy, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10 acres, Cardoza Park features courts and fields for baseball, volleyball, football and horseshoes. It also has a playground, outdoor amphitheater, jogging track, open areas and picnic facilities including tables and grills.
7.1 Miles
95% 59 votes
Playgrounds 636 Harrow Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Ortega Park lets visitors enjoy nature and walk, jog, and run on its paths. Facilities at the park include two separate playgrounds, a fountain to play in, swings, and a gazebo.
7.3 Miles
78% 23 votes
Recreation Centers 550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Sunnyvale Community Center is a unique complex that features general recreation like gym programs and an indoor sports complex. The site also features a creative arts center and a performing arts center with a 200 seat theater.
7.3 Miles
48% 23 votes
Parks 540 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Extensive sport fields, courts and recreation amenities can be found at Fair Oaks Park. The lush, grassy park is a popular destination for picnics and parties. The park features sand volleyball, a playground, basketball courts and a water play area.
7.4 Miles
93% 28 votes
Parks 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
7.4 Miles
76% 17 votes
History Museums 570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
7.5 Miles
47% 15 votes
Bowling 222 West 44th Street, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Bring family, friends, or come solo for a game of bowling and more at Bowlmor Lanes. Challenge companions to a round of miniature golf, bocce, or a number of arcade games. Food and beverages are available.
7.5 Miles
52% 195 votes
Mini Golf 1199 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, CA 95305 MoreLess Info
There are many attractions at Golfland, including outdoor mini-golf courses, an arcade and a laser maze and tag course. As a popular spot for birthday parties, it also features a pizza parlor and an ice-cream shop.
7.6 Miles
78% 49 votes
Parks 999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088 MoreLess Info
Featuring 105 acres of wetlands, City of Sunnyvale's Baylands Park has over 70 developed acres with grass meadows, an amphitheater and picnic sites with water, grills and tables. It offers a discovery playground with fossil dig area and walking trails.
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