- The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
- From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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Paintball Promos packages include choice of several area fields, admission, and all necessary equipment
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There are plenty of enjoyable activities available at Helen Putnam Park in Petaluma, California. The most popular include birding, hiking, fishing, biking, equestrian activities and nature photography. The park is open throughout the year.
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Featuring 16 acres of manicured trailers, Petaluma's Shollenberger Park is a beautiful wetland park. Visitors have access to restrooms with running water, water fountains and a quaint wooden fishing pier.
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The beautiful Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park is home to one of the largest historical adobe structures in California. Formerly a working ranch funded by the Mexican government, today the park is a popular destination for tourists and local history buffs.
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411 Chileno Valley road, Petaluma, CA 94952
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Helen Putnam Regional Park is a 216 acre park featuring 5.87 miles of hiking trails. The trails offer views of the surrounding countryside and are accessible by hikers, equestrians, and bikers. The park also offers a playground and picnic area.
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Surrounded by rolling green hills and stately trees is Rocky Memorial Dog Park. The park features vast wide open green spaces for dogs to run off-leash and experience Petaluma in a safe, fenced environment.
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Gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts love to visit the Petaluma Seed Bank, one of the largest and most important botanical supply stores on the West Coast. It features thousands of heirloom seed varieties, gardening supplies, accessories and books.
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1280 N. McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94954
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Offering guided tours of the facility with information and samples, Lagunitas Brewing Company features a selection of self-brewed year-round and seasonal beers. The taproom includes live music, food, beer and an available patio.
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The Petaluma Library museum is a Carnegie library with beautiful stained glass windows. Check their program for special exhibits.
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Cheese lovers flock to the Marin French Cheese Company in Petaluma, California. Visitors are welcome to tour the facility, speak with staff and enjoy a picnic on the grounds. A retail shop is also open during business hours.
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Petaluma Stand Up Paddle provides the opportunity for guests to tour the Petaluma River with a Stand Up Paddle. They offer 14 miles of picturesque river where patrons will see many waterfront restaurants and other attractions.