Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Ellen, CA

  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellen, California, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Botanical Gardens, Dog Park, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
  • From Jack London State Historic Park to Sonoma Valley Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petaluma, Novato, Vallejo and Santa Rosa.
  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellen, California, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Botanical Gardens, Dog Park, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
  • From Jack London State Historic Park to Sonoma Valley Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petaluma, Novato, Vallejo and Santa Rosa.
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40.6 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
40.7 Miles
67% 9 votes
Ice Skating 750 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
The Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center is the only skating center open year round, 7 days a week in San Francisco. They have skating lessons for both figure and hockey skating and organize different events and programs as Hockey Leagues, Public skating and Freestyle skating.
40.7 Miles
86% 1074 votes
Neighborhoods Fulton St. at Steiner St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
40.7 Miles
80% 926 votes
Beaches Highway 1, San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
40.8 Miles
98% 309 votes
Walking Tours 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 MoreLess Info
San Francisco City Guides offers walking tours of different parts of the city. For those who prefer not to walk, try their trolley city tour.
40.8 Miles
77% 111 votes
Libraries 100 Larkin Street at Fulton, San Francisco, CA 94102 MoreLess Info
A local landmark, San Francisco Public Library is an institution with a very modern feel to it. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet. The collection is impressive with easy and flexible renting rules. Books can also be rented online.
40.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
History Museums 300 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 MoreLess Info
Society of California Pioneers is interested in promoting knowledge of early California history. Their premises include exhibits of California history.
40.8 Miles
93% 1154 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
40.8 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
40.8 Miles
91% 22 votes
Children's Play Area 2256 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Ranked as the #1 Children's Fitness Program by Entrepreneur Magazine, My Gym Children's Fitness Center is a gym offering a large selection of recreational activities. Exercise classes, birthday party hosting, and recreational programs are among the services offered.
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