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Free & Cheap Things To Do With Kids

Discover free & cheap things to do with kids in Menlo Park.

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Site with a sprawling lawn, trail & lake. Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States

Little Free Art Museum ("SJ FLAG")

Little Free Art Museum ("SJ FLAG")

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3813 Willowview Dr, San Jose, CA 95118, United States

Gerstle Park

Gerstle Park

Elegant historic estate on 2 acres. Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.

San Rafael Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Sausalito Boardwalk

Sausalito Boardwalk

Visit this great place for kids and families!

525 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Dublin Historic Park and Museums

Local history & 1850s-era buildings. A 10-acre park with preserved buildings from the 1850s tells the story of the city's early settlers.

6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568

Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens

Tranquil botanical garden with teahouse. This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond.

22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94546

Meek Park

Meek Park

Mansion grounds with gardens & play area. Landscaped grounds of a historic mansion with play structures, picnic space with grills & open lawn.

240 Hampton Rd, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.

35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Ranch State Park

Picnic areas, trails & horseback riding. Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.

1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Serene spot with a variety of vistas. Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp

Train rides & all-ages special events. Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events.

5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Blue Whale Skeleton

Blue Whale Skeleton

Visit this great place for kids and families!

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hidden Beach County Park

Hidden Beach County Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

660 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Camping & hiking among redwoods. Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.

State Park Dr, Seacliff, CA 95003

McClellan Ranch Preserve

McClellan Ranch Preserve

Former horse ranch with a nature museum. Former horse ranch from the 1930s featuring a nature museum, community garden & historic buildings.

22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Mitchell Park

Mitchell Park

Recreational activities for all ages. Grassy park with tennis/handball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, splash pad & a fenced dog run.

600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Magical Bridge Playground

Magical Bridge Playground

Play structures around a grassy mound. Slides, swings & climbing frames around an artificial hill, plus a treehouse & bridge.

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States

Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spacious & tranquil traditional garden. Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Kelley Park

Kelley Park

172-acre green space with lawn bowling. This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

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