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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41.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1000 Tassajara Ranch Drive, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Situated on 20 acres, Diablo Vista Park features lighted sports fields as well as volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. It offers a picnic area, a children's playground and a large tile snake for kids to explore.
41.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Piers & Boardwalks W 1st Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Often referred to as the Antioch Bridge Pier, the Antioch Public Fishing Pier is a 535 foot long, 16 foot wide fishing pier. Fishers can catch bass, flounder, catfish, pike, steelhead, and salmon.
41.6 Miles
67% 15 votes
Dog Park 26874 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA 94545 MoreLess Info
Offering separate play spaces for large and small dogs, the Eden Greenway Dog Park also features play space for people. The park is equipped with a basketball court, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills and a picnic area.
41.6 Miles
56% 62 votes
Colleges & Universities 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402 MoreLess Info
Located on a 153-acre campus, the College of San Mateo is a higher education facility that features more than 20 student clubs and serves 10,000 students. The college also provides transfer services, cultural activities, and employment assistance.
41.7 Miles
91% 32 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403 MoreLess Info
San Mateo's Beresford Park is a municipal park that offers a variety of amenities. The park has baseball, basketball, and tennis facilities, public restrooms, a playground, a skating area, and a community garden.
41.7 Miles
90% 10 votes
Parks 2975 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
The playground at Athan Downs Park is something to be seen, with features like a rolling slide, small sand pit and spinning seats. The ground is even covered in rubberized turf for extra safety.
41.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 680 Montevideo Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
A great family-friendly park for all ages, the Athens Downs Park features beautiful green grass and as assortment of children's playground structures. The parks picnic tables are surrounded by scenic walkways and trees, and it offers sports fields and tennis.
41.9 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks 25847 5 Canyons Parkway, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
The Five Canyons Park contains several loop trails for those who wish to go hiking and biking. Those who wish to go wildlife viewing or are seeking photo opportunities may also enjoy the site's scenic area.
42.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Farmers Markets 270 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Land and Sea Farmer's Market at Half Moon Bay is a fairly new establishment. The market offers a variety of products from fresh fruits and vegetables, home-made ginger ale to various arts and crafts trinkets. There is also a separate play area for young children.
42.0 Miles
91% 542 votes
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Mavericks

Beaches West Point Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.
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