- The list below includes 574 free or cheap things to do in or near Walnut Creek, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Gardens.
- From The Ruth Bancroft Garden to Heather Farm Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Walnut Creek and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
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A peninsula, and former military establishment, resting against the city of Vallejo, Mare Island is a favorite visiting spot of locals and travelers alike. The island offers historical building tours, golf and wedding venues for beautiful views of the surrounding land and waters.
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Rather than a specifically designated area, the Vallejo Waterfront Park is essentially an open space where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like biking, running, soccer, and flying kites. Dogs are also allowed on the walkways if they are on leashes.
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1100 Railroad Ave, Bldg 46, Vallejo, CA 94592
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Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers tours of the historic naval base and shipyard created on the island in 1854. Buildings on the property include two mansions, a chapel and a 50,000 sq ft museum.
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Mare Island Museum celebrates the history of Mare Island being the West Coast's first naval base. The museum features artifacts and historical documents dating back to as early as 1854.
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Located between San Francisco Bay and the Delta, Vallejo Marina is a local marina offering a large selection of amenities for its customers to enjoy. These amenities include fuel docks, hot showers, a nearby launch ramp, and a laundry facility.
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Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
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Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568
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An annual festival celebrating local food, wine, and art, the Splatter Wine & Food Event features a tasting pavilion with vendors from a wide array of restaurants and live music. The event also features wine tasting and art on display.
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83-123 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
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Fun for dog and dog owners alike is the Judge George D Carroll Dog Park. Offering extensive grassy spaces for dogs to run off leash, the park also offers a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
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5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
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Featuring IMAX and RPX auditoriums, Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games and a cafe.
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Green fields and shady trees make up Ted Fairfield Park. The Dublin park is popular for many sports games due to the large playing fields. The sand volleyball, basketball court and picnic areas are also among the most popular amenities.