- The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near San Rafael, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Parks and Swimming Pool.
- From China Camp State Park to China Camp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Rafael and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, South San Francisco and Richmond.
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Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd at Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
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Old Mission San Jose was one of twenty-one Spanish missionaries that were founded in Alta California. Visitors can learn about the history of the site, study genealogy, or purchase a souvenir at the gift shop.
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A five acre park, Orchard Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. There are two play structures with climbing areas, swings, slides, and other amusements for kids, as well as covered picnic areas, walking trails, and basketball courts.
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Enjoy the beauty of Brentwood, California exploring the active wonders of Veteran's Park. With a playground, volleyball courts, grassy areas, picnic areas, and attached skate and water parks, families can enjoy an exciting day of play at the park.
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A pool and spa building service, Sandcreek Pools plans, installs, and constructs a wide variety of pools, hot tubs, and other water features. The company also does landscaping work for ponds, fountains, and similar structures.
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685 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
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Even though the Village Green Dog Park is not separated based on the size of the dog, it still draws in many with fake grass that keeps the canines from getting too dirty. A wide range of stones and animal-themed art is available for general play.
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Enjoy a movie downtown at Delta Cinema in Brentwood, California. This old time movie theatre plays the newest of titles at the most reasonable of prices, with specialty movie nights throughout the year.
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Take a break from the California heat at Brentwood City Park. This wonderland of play provides a splash pad for kids to play and ample shade, as well as playground areas for kids and picnic tables for families.
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The Creekside Park provides access to a large variety of different outdoor activities and amenities. These amenities include a skateboard and scooter park, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and covered picnic area, among others.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Century Cinema 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides large reclining chairs with footrests, stadium seating, arcade games and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
45.9 Miles
1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043
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The Computer History Museum explains the history of computing with dozens of intricate exhibits. Some of their most popular displays include the hall of fellows, the first 25 years of the microprocessor and the history of the internet.