Free & Cheap Things To Do With Kids
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Hellyer County Park
Urban park with a multi-use, paved trail. Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Exhibits featuring mummies & artifacts. Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools.
1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95191, United States
California's Great America
Thrill rides & waterslides. Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options.
4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States
Alviso Marina County Park
Popular hiking & bird-watching site. Hiking, biking & bird-watching are popular activities at this bayside park with paths & boardwalks.
1195 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002, United States
Chanticleer Ave County Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010
The Mystery Spot
Iconic gravity hill offering tours. Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Arizona Garden
Stanford University's cacti garden. Historical cacti garden with artful views & unusual plants on Stanford University grounds.
Stanford, CA 94305
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
Hiking & native plants in a wooded area. This 241-acre wooded preserve features a self-guided, botanic interpretive trail & restrooms.
7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Scenic park for hikes, boating & fishing. Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, United States
Oakland Zoo
850+ native & exotic animals on display. Long-standing zoo features 850+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs.
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, United States
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Sports & picnicking amid redwoods. An 82-acre park in a stand of second-growth redwoods, popular for picnics & recreational sports.
10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, United States
Pyramid to Moses
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA 94602
Pacifica State Beach
Crescent-shaped beach known for surfing. Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.
5000 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044
Sánchez Adobe Park
Adobe home on a former mission outpost. This 19th-century adobe home on a former mission outpost offers tours & living-history programs.
1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
Frontierland Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
900 Yosemite Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
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")
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3813 Willowview Dr, San Jose, CA 95118, United States
Tatum's Garden
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1 Maryal Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
Lakefront park offering water activities. Lakefront park offers 471 acres of space for picnicking, swimming, fishing & non-motorized boating.
2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536, United States
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