Free & Cheap Things to Do in Saratoga, CA

  • The list below includes 409 free or cheap things to do in or near Saratoga, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Arts Centers and Camping Site.
  • From Hakone Gardens to Hunter's Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saratoga and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 409 free or cheap things to do in or near Saratoga, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Arts Centers and Camping Site.
  • From Hakone Gardens to Hunter's Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saratoga and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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12.0 Miles
93% 30 votes
Parks 3590 Laguna Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 MoreLess Info
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
12.1 Miles
86% 21 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA MoreLess Info
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.
12.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Brooktree Park is a great place for family outings. Enjoy their BBQ pits and expansive playground.
12.1 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
12.2 Miles
90% 371 votes
Parks 3160 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
Shoreline Park is a popular destination for migratory birds, joggers and cyclists. In addition to a kite-flying area and children's playground, there is also an 18-hole golf course as well as scenic views of the nearby ocean.
12.2 Miles
88% 40 votes
Recreation Centers 3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
Shoreline Aquatic Center offers a variety of services and amenities for visitors to Shoreline Lake. The facility has stand up paddleboards, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, and other watercraft for rent, and also offers lessons and racing.
12.4 Miles
44% 9 votes
Running/Jogging 2 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Stretching just over six miles is the man made Coyote Creek Trail. The trail is paved and takes cyclists and joggers through open fields and under charming bridges making for a scenic ride.
12.5 Miles
77% 211 votes
Malls 447 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA MoreLess Info
The Great Mall of the Bay Area features more than 200 outlet and value stores that range from sporting goods to women's apparel. In addition, there are also dozens of restaurants and a movie theater.
12.6 Miles
89% 28 votes
History Museums 21570 Almaden Road off Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
The history of local quicksilver mining is put on display at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum. Located within the Almaden Quicksilver County Park, there are mine dioramas, artifacts from historic mining facilities, and exhibits covering the lifestyles of mining communities.
12.6 Miles
83% 303 votes
Hiking Trails Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94305 MoreLess Info
Located in the foothills around Stanford University, The Dish - Stanford Foothills features a working radiotelescope that is frequently used for educational and research purposes. The area is also popular among joggers and hikers.
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