- The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
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Named after the famous American author that wrote The Sea-Wolf and White Fang, Jack London Village is a shopping center and outlet destination. The location was fully restored in 2014.
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Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
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Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
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Spanning several miles, Perimeter Trail takes hikers around Angel Island State Park. Along with hiking, the trail is frequently used by other outdoor enthusiasts including bicyclers, runners and bird/wildlife watchers.
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Located in Angel Island State Park, Perimeter Road is a 5 mile trail with several sight seeing locations with views of the bay. Visitors often spot wildlife like deer. The trail has a picnic area.
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Situated next to a bay, Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce provides a scenic location to enjoy the ocean views. The streets are made from cobblestone, and are filled with restaurants and gift shops.
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More than just a rental shop, Sea Trek Ocean Kayak offers classes, lessons, and treks in Sausalito. They also have paddleboards available.
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The SS Red Oak Victory is a historic World War II cargo ship. Now available to see and tour in Richmond, CA, the ship features a large on-board museum and gift shop.
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Collecting and preserving artifacts of the rich waterfront history of the area, the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum is a must see. Exhibits cover the creation and discovery of the railroad and water transportation that made this town irreplaceable.
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The Slot Car Raceway is a 4000-sqft shop that contains the Tesstarossa scale track that was created by Gary Gerding. The shop also features two restrooms and a pit space for viewers to watch races.