Cheap and Free Things to Do and Attractions in Emeryville

Presidio of San Francisco

ADMISSION: Free

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (10.1 miles from Emeryville)

...these 1,480 acres of wooded highlands, beaches, and vintage... more on Insiders' Guide

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Alcatraz Island

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

150+ reviews

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150+ reviews

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ADMISSION: There is no entrance fee to visit Alcatraz...

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (7.5 miles from Emeryville)

...site of the notorious federal penitentiary that once house Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly,... more on Insiders' Guide

It was nice and spooky. I liked the self guided tours which you can do at your... more on Yahoo

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Muir Woods National Monument

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

23+ reviews

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23+ reviews

wheelchair accessible

ADMISSION: Adults $2

LOCATION: Mill Valley, California (14.6 miles from Emeryville)

The Redwoods are truely beautiful but if you really want to be impressed by their size go the forest that is close to Eureka,CA. The... more on Yahoo

...even a toddler appreciates the magnificence of the towering ancient redwoods...... more on Zagat

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Ocean Beach

wheelchair accessible

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (11.9 miles from Emeryville)

I think its a great place to hang out, especially when you catch it on a good day. The beach... more on Tripadvisor

We went on a 1 hour horseback ride on Ocean Beach right near the border of Daly... more on Tripadvisor

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Exploratorium

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

65+ reviews

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65+ reviews

restrooms, wheelchair accessible

ADMISSION: $14 adults 18+, Student $11, $11 ages 13-1...

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (9.1 miles from Emeryville)

I have been going since I was in 5th grade. I really enjoy this place... more on Openlist

This was included in our City Pass. My kids ages 15 and 7, loved this place. Of course... more on Tripadvisor

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Ferry Building Marketplace

AVERAGE RATING

4.0

5+ reviews

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5+ reviews

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ADMISSION: San Francisco City Guides is currently off...

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (6.7 miles from Emeryville)

wow...loved this place. fresh foods up and down the hall: cheese, wine, mushrooms, meats,... more on Yahoo

The Ferry Building at Embarcardero is a superb place to shop... more on Tripadvisor

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Golden Gate Bridge

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

220+ reviews

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220+ reviews

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ADMISSION: Tolls are collected in the southbound dire...

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (10.5 miles from Emeryville)

We rented bikes, and went to the bridge. On the bridge the wind can be very strong, but it... more on Go City Kids

...older kids and adluts brave the winds to walk or bike across for goosebump... more on Zagat

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

36+ reviews

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36+ reviews

visitor center, wheelchair accessible

ADMISSION: Adults $12.50 Seniors (62 years and older...

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (7.1 miles from Emeryville)

SFMOMA has a collection similar to MOMA in Manhattan. The museums admission is comparable to MOMA's. SFMOMA is about 1/3 the size in... more on Tripadvisor

Located in the downtown area, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art... more on Judysbook

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Presidio National Park

LOCATION: Presidio, California (10.0 miles from Emeryville)

OVERVIEW: A military installation from 1776 until 1994, the Presidio saw duty for Spain,... tripadvisor.com

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Fishermans Wharf

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

136+ reviews

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136+ reviews

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LOCATION: San Francisco, California (7.0 miles from Emeryville)

...sure there are cool tall ships to board here, but the best part is the... more on Zagat

When you go to San Francisco you just MUST go to the Wharf. It has the atmosphere you are looking for, and have seen in countless movies and TV shows: It smells like the sea, you can get some of the worlds best clam chowder and sourdough bread, gr... more on Yahoo