Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • 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.
  • 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.
Showing 141-150 of 772
23.4 Miles
96% 25 votes
Scenic Drives PO Box 412, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
The Sonoma Driving Tours offers guests the opportunity to listen to an audio CD while touring Bodega Bay and the back roads of the area. The site offers scenic views for guests who are interested in photo opportunities.
23.4 Miles
82% 22 votes
Fishing Highway 1, 1/2 mile west of Hwy 12 intersection, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm is a family friendly fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout that is primed for a sure catch. All aspects of fishing are handled, from the pole and bait to cleaning and prep for the trip home.
23.4 Miles
59% 17 votes
Horseback Riding Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Bad Boy Cowboys offers horseback rides and riding lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels. The company offers guided trail rides as well as rides along the beach.
23.4 Miles
80% 10 votes
Fishing 1445 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
The Bodega Bay Sport Fishing Center is a fishing excursion company that features RV parking, a boat launching dock, and trailer storage space. The center sells tackle, bait, and food and beverages.
23.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Located near Bodega Bay, Kortum Trail is a 4.3 mile seaside trail that is ideal for hiking. The trail travels along the Sonoma coast, and takes hikers over wetland areas to culminate at Shell Beach.
23.5 Miles
94% 143 votes
Beaches HIghway 1, Sonoma, CA MoreLess Info
Sonoma Coast State Beach is a 17-mile long beach stretching from Bodega Head to Vista Trailhead divided by rocky outcroppings. Some of the most popular activities at this beach include crabbing at Bodega Head, watching harbor seals at Goat Rock, beachcombing at Shell Beach, and surf watching at Duncan's Landing…
23.5 Miles
100% 13 votes
Bike Paths 1580 Eastshore Road, Suite J, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
At the Bodega Head Ride, guests will be able to enjoy a low traffic road with large bicycle lanes. The four mile road takes guests by a restaurant, the UC Davis Bodega Marina Laboratory, and three other parks.
23.5 Miles
98% 332 votes
Scenic Drives Westshore road, Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Bodega Rock, also known as Bodega Head, offers access to a variety of hiking trails which provide scenic blufftop views. At the highest vantage point, guests may have the opportunity to observe migrating gray whales.
23.5 Miles
82% 11 votes
Scenic Drives Goat Rock Beach, Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
The site known as Mammoth Rocks is considered to be a place where prehistoric mammoths rubbed against stone piles for grooming. The rocks are situated near a cliff that overlooks the water and provides panoramic views of the area.
23.5 Miles
65% 97 votes
Landmarks Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
The Potter Schoolhouse is a location that was used in the famous Alfred Hitchbook film 'The Birds.' Visitors of the site are not able to get close to the schoolhouse and the site is now a private residence.
Showing 141-150 of 772
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Petaluma AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!