- The list below includes 548 free or cheap things to do in or near San Pablo, California, including 133 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters and Dog Park.
- From Wanlass Park to Davis Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Pablo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and South San Francisco.
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Native plants of California are on display at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Spread over 10 acres of land, the garden works at preserving the rare and endangered plant species from the state as a whole.
6.7 Miles
The 52-acre Berkeley Marina easily accommodates 1,100 medium and large watercraft. It features an extensive fishing pier that is free to use and open to the public. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish from the pier.
6.7 Miles
Located inside Tilden Regional Park, the Tilden Park Little Farm features a variety of animals that kids can pet and feed, including sheep, pigs, cows, and goats. The farm also has some scenic hiking trails.
6.9 Miles
One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
7.0 Miles
The Berkeley Rose Garden is famed for its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, laid out in a terraced amphitheater setting. There are also tennis courts and picnic tables on its 3.64 acres.
7.0 Miles
Located next to the Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park features facilities for baseball and basketball along with a multipurpose grass field. The park also offers picnic areas, barbeque grills, hiking trails through the woods and children's playgrounds.
7.1 Miles
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1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
7.2 Miles
Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
7.4 Miles
Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
7.5 Miles
A California State Park, China Camp lies on the shores of San Pablo Bay. It is an ideal spot for wildlife viewing, and was once the site of a fishing village with a primarily Chinese population.