A mix of free and low-cost things to do when you want to get out of the house without overthinking it. Nothing overly planned or expensive, just easy spots, walks, and simple places to reset or kill time.
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What to do locally:
What to do locally:
* Walking around a new neighborhood with no destination
* Sitting in a park with music or a podcast
* Farmers market browsing (no buying needed)
* Library journaling session
* Evening walk just to reset your brain
HUGE, free, ALWAYS something to explore! Go to your local park!!! Touch some grass
Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
Piers are EVERYWHERE! window shop, walk, and interact with your community
PIER 39 – Where San Francisco Meets the Bay to Play
Hiking, trails, viewpoints; feed your body AND your mind. Immediate dopamine boost
Griffith Park
Any city library!! quiet, a great place to reflect, think and learn
Portland Public Library: Explore Your Public Library
Want a more interactive seating and reading area? want some more to engage with, then take advantage of your local bookstores!!
Barnes & Noble
Public spaces you’re not taking advantage of enough: MUSEUMS!!
SFMOMA - San Francisco
small cost of parking is worth this experience!!! a great atmosphere and beautiful area
The Getty
one of many viewpoints that help you stop and smell the flowers, look up your local viewpoints and see what you’ve been missing out on!
Twin Peaks
Get out and smell the flowers!! Even visiting floral boutiques cause reason for learning, experience, and harmony
Portland Japanese Garden
Whether it’s on the beach or more in the woods; get out in nature and see what you can spot! Use your senses!
Go birdwatching - RSPB
Bodies of water are good for your soul! Take a breather go to a body and water and let your mind ease. I feel like most bodies of water are such great areas with a welcoming atmosphere to center yourself
Lake Camanche
What’s the closest beach near you? Would it be worth the drive to be able to actually think and decenter for a second? I think so! Give it a try
Cannon Beach | Hotels, Restaurants & Things to Do
Beachwalks!! You don’t “have” to spend money. Seriously though, connect with yourself or whoever you may attending with. You can enjoy the views and soak in some sun.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Visit and appreciate your local national park!! Great experiences and cute memories for the whole family especially when it come to connecting to nature
