- 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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With 2 miles of trails, Sign Hill Park has 30 acres of open space ad is home to the endangered Mission Blue Butterfly. Other species of wildlife found on Sign Hill include gulls, egrets, and turns.
41.2 Miles
Classic Bowling Center is open 7 days a week, offering fun for the whole family with modern amenities and plenty of bowling balls to choose from. Guests can reserve lanes online, as well as book parties at this popular spot.
41.5 Miles
8252 Earhart Road, Oakland, CA 94621
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Oakland Aviation Museum, as the name suggests, is a small museum housing many interesting and well-maintained artifacts belonging to Oakland aviation history. The chief attraction here is the four-engine Solent Flying Boat which featured in the movie 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.
41.5 Miles
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West Pacific Avenue & Maple, San Francisco, CA
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Having been recently refurbished, the Julius Kahn Playground provides a safe, fun environment for children to play. There is also a clubhouse on site which allows families to get out of the sun on a hot day.
41.5 Miles
Western Rainway Museum preserves historic and retired streetcars and electric trains while also offering a small artifact and document exhibit. A living history museum, visitors enjoy a ride aboard one of these beautifully restored locomotives.
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55 votes
Orange Ave & Tennis Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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South San Francisco's Orange Memorial Park is a family friendly park with many recreational amenities. The park includes a large children's playground, dog park, BBQ and picnic areas, tennis courts and a weekend farmer's market.
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San Francisco's Buri Buri Park offers several sports fields and courts, including basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park also has a large playground with a jungle gym and other play equipment.
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The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
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35 W Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Featuring separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, Centennial Way Dog Park provides an opportunity for dogs to get lots of exercise. The park is also equipped with convenient doggie water fountains, benches and a large sculpture.
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Bay Trail
Oyster Point ,Genentech - Sierra Point, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Bay Trail provides easily accessible recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including hikers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. It also offers a setting for wildlife viewing and environmental education and increases public respect and appreciation for the Bay.