Free & Cheap Things to Do in Novato, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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40.0 Miles
91% 74 votes
Movie Theaters 4085 Century Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Maya Cinemas offers its guests the chance to watch first-run movies, including those which are presented in 3D. The theater features reclining seats that are positioned so as to provide a suitable amount of leg room.
40.0 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks 50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
40.0 Miles
85% 52 votes
Gardens Central Park, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
40.1 Miles
95% 129 votes
Gardens Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
40.1 Miles
76% 165 votes
Music Venue 1001 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
40.1 Miles
69% 169 votes
Movie Theaters 1069 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
40.2 Miles
80% 20 votes
Parks 22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
40.2 Miles
74% 78 votes
Paintball 4901 Midway Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Open weekends year round, Midway Paintball Facility offers multiple fields and equipment rentals for players of all skill levels. They also have group and party rates, as well as regularly playing host to tournaments at the site.
40.3 Miles
91% 11 votes
Playgrounds Corner of Mission Blvd & D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Hayward Rotary Playground is a fenced in park that provides an array of playground equipment that includes amenities such as swings, sides, a bouncy area, rock climbing wall all on rubber turf.
40.3 Miles
74% 35 votes
Bowling 3300 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Delta Bowl is a recreational bowling alley that features an arcade, junior bowling leagues, adult bowling leagues, and 36-lanes. The facility offers free Wi-Fi and is available for birthday parties.
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