What to do and see in Fremont, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 26, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

Fremont (/ˈfriːmɒnt/ FREE-mont) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San Jose, and Warm Springs. The city is named after John C. Frémont, an American explorer and the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856.
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1. Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge

2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555-3617 +1 510-792-0222 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/don_edwards_san_francisco_bay/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge

Reviewed By Yuki94539 - Fremont, United States

This place is the good place for hiking and to watching the sun set. And it is free of parking. The trails are very easy, and there are many kinds of birds, it is great place for taking the photo for the birds. At evening, the sunset is gorgeous, the Dombarton Bridge under the there, just a great view.

2. Coyote Hills Regional Park

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA 94555-3502 +1 510-544-3220 http://www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote_hills
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Reviewed By jasonl500 - Bangkok, Thailand

Enjoyed walking/trekking on Coyote Hills Regional Park. There is a fee per car (and additional cost for dog) to get into the park. During winter period, it can be really cold because of the wind, so be prepared. This is at least half a day event. There are various route you can take and you can determine from the start. Highly recommend for those who wants outside activity and exercise.

3. Central Park

Sailway Drive, Fremont, CA +1 510-790-5541 http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=317
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Central Park

Reviewed By Rocking5 - Hayward, United States

Th lake is very big and beautiful.People are walking and jogging around the lake.Lot of people during summer for diffrent activiteis.Very good with freinds and family for picnic in nice cool breeze.

4. Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Stanford Avenue, Fremont, CA http://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission
Excellent
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

This is a nice uphill hike (and of course down again) to Mission PeaK. Once one gets to the top there are gorgeous views. There is a parking lot on Stanford Avenue where the hike begins.

5. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536-2949 +1 510-494-1411 http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

Reviewed By L9508TUstephenc - Fremont, United States

My wife and I have been going to see silent and early "talkie" films at the Niles Film Museum roughly quarterly since it was restored in 2004. The original Edison Theater opened here in 1913. It's been pointed out by some reviewers that this museum/theater is a quite modest by the standards of other museums devoted to movie history, e.g. the Hollywood Museum in Hollywood or the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine that are admittedly magnificent, and that would be true. Nonetheless, this is another of Fremont’s gems that is dedicated to local film history, but unfortunately it doesn't have the budget of the larger, grander film musuems. Films are shown weekly on Saturday nights and on some Sunday afternoons with live music that are always well attended by enthusiastic audiences. And there is a small museum containing memorabilila of the film era in Niles when Charlie Chaplin and Bronco Billy Anderson, the first cowboy star, where making films in Niles and the surrounding hills, including at least one that I know of that was filmed in San Francisco on the west end of Golden Gate Park. If you’re a fan of silent films or enjoy movie history, this a must see. The museum is modest but very interesting and continues to grow funded by donors. One of the most interesting parts of the theater is its original projection room that had been sealed up since the 1923 sale of the Edison Theater with its original projection equipment in place and then rediscovered during the restoration. Films are now shown using the original projectors. I highly recommend. And don't miss the projection room tour.

6. Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555-3645 +1 510-544-2797 http://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Ardenwood Historic Farm

Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States

We used to come to Ardenwood (from San Jose) at least once or twice a year when our kids were young. When they started high school, they simply were too busy, so we've not been in many years. Today we decided to go for the Harvest Festival and I am glad we did. Even without little kids, it was a fun day. We managed to pick some corn, although by Sunday afternoon almost all the corn had been picked, and we walked around and looked at the farm, the historic house and the pumpkin patch across from the farm. Small kids, especially, will have a great time on the train, running around the farm area and looking at the farm animals. Check the schedule for special events.

7. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area

2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont, CA 94536-3336 +1 510-544-3133 http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry_lakes#access_info
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

We went to Quarry Lakes on a Sunday. This is a very nice regional park with lakes. People were out hiking, biking, having picnics, and fishing. We had a great time.

8. Pacific Commons Shopping Center

43918 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 +1 510-770-9798 http://pacificcommons.com/
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Pacific Commons Shopping Center

Reviewed By robertmU7682UN - Miramar, United States

WOW, wow ???? and wow that’s all I can say. If your looking for a place to eat and your not sure what you would like this is the place to go. You can pick choose and refuse a wide variety of different options and cultures from the simple to the sophisticated, from the fast food to the cooked meals with fine dining and when your done you can do some simple shopping a number of recognizable stores like kohl’s, dress barn, target and dickies

9. Old Mission San Jose

43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539-5829 +1 510-657-1797 ext. 100 [email protected] http://www.missionsanjose.org/
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4.0 based on 87 reviews

Old Mission San Jose

California Historical Landmark No. 334. Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. This was the 14th of twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California. A tour through Old Mission San Jose’s historic facilities includes the Mission Museum, the Church, the historic Cemetery, and the Garden. In the Museum, an 18-minute video depicts Spanish exploration and the 1797 founding of the mission as well as day-to-day living within the mission. See Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho eras. The Church is a reconstruction of the 1830s mission adobe church, built with the materials and using construction methods of that time. It also contains the rare Rosales Opus 14 Spanish Organ. The cemetery holds the graves of many prominent Spanish and American settlers, and the rose garden includes a fountain and plantings representing the original mission period.

Reviewed By 183jayleny - Fremont, United States

Very quiet.By yourself adventure is my favorite.I did this for a third grade project.It’s not usual.Usually it is a 4th grade project.I go to Warms Springs Elementary School.I’m in Room 50.I love this place.It is very big.It’s not small that you can only explore 1/10 of Fremont history.I love the white bag that we bought.It was worth it.I used it as a resource.I didn’t need to go online for info.It was the best resource.

10. Aqua Adventure Waterpark

40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538-3701 +1 510-494-4426 http://goaquaadventure.com/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Aqua Adventure Waterpark

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