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.
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31.4 Miles
82% 319 votes
Gardens 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
31.4 Miles
90% 159 votes
Music Venue 1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
31.4 Miles
93% 2243 votes
History Museums 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
Take a walk back in time at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Paying homage to the great works of this filmmaker, this museum offers numerous programs and exhibits that tell the Walt Disney story.
31.4 Miles
93% 151 votes
Parks 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 MoreLess Info
The Berkeley Rose Garden is famed for its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, laid out in a terraced amphitheater setting. There are also tennis courts and picnic tables on its 3.64 acres.
31.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Brown Street & Arreba Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
A community owned park located in a residential area, Cappy Ricks Park provides visitors with lighted basketball and tennis courts throughout the year. The park also offers playground areas, walking trails, and features wide swathes of manicured green space.
31.5 Miles
91% 892 votes
Beaches 1504 Pershing Dr, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy various outdoor activities including hiking and fishing at Baker Beach. Offering breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and other landmarks, it is also a great place for photography.
31.5 Miles
64% 55 votes
Recreation Centers 1560 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533 MoreLess Info
Driven Raceway is an indoor go-kart racing center that also features an arcade, mini golf, and a mini bowling alley. The center is available for team building events, corporate events, and birthday parties.
31.5 Miles
97% 97 votes
Parks 1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94701 MoreLess Info
Located next to the Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park features facilities for baseball and basketball along with a multipurpose grass field. The park also offers picnic areas, barbeque grills, hiking trails through the woods and children's playgrounds.
31.5 Miles
30% 101 votes
Movie Theaters 1549 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX auditorium, Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
31.6 Miles
93% 2175 votes
Specialty Museums Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Musee Mechanique has a large collection of antique coin-operated machines. You can play the antique arcade games in their lobby.
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