- 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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Dine on classic Italian favorites such as spaghetti and meatballs, pesto risotto, and amaretto cheesecake
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Vallejo Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables from the fields and orchards of family farms. The Saturday market is open year-round with the season's freshest fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts along with freshly caught seafood and fresh-cut flowers.
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Now open to the public, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard gives visitors an interesting look into the history of the Navy's role in World War II. The shipyard is favored by local photographers for the buildings and industrial landscape.
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A 2,315 acre parkland, Point Pinole features scenic trails that take hikers and joggers through an array of landscape. The trails wind through meadows, along the bluffs and beaches of Richmond and through areas of eucalyptus woods.
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5651 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA 94806
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a 2315 acre park that features a variety of attractions. There is an extensive beach, and a network of walking trails through woods, meadows, and beaches.
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Visitors who are interested in going swimming, surfing, or fishing may enjoy what Doran Beach has to offer. The site is also a suitable site for sand castle building.
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The Bothe-Napa State Park is a state park that has opportunities for swimming, hiking, picnicking, year-round camping, and wildlife viewing. The park also has a network of 10-miles of hiking trails.
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Named after the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is the location where he and his wife spent their honeymoon. There is nothing left of Stevenson's original cabin, but the park does feature a five-mile hiking trail which offers panoramic views of San Francisco.
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1595 Railroad Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592
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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215 acre park. Attractions include hiking, biking, scenic views, and picnicking. Visitors can also participate in guided park tours and regular special events.
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Hanns Park features heavily-shaded picnic areas with BBQ's, an amphitheater, open-turf play areas and a trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway. The park also offers reservable picnic areas.
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Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.