Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Rafael, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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23.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Gardens 2000 Hwy 1, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
24.0 Miles
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'.
24.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Soccer Field 1078 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Multiple girl and boy competitive teams are part of the Lamorinda Soccer Club. Along with the matches held during the soccer season, the club hosts camps and clinics for children who want to sharpen their skills.
24.0 Miles
41% 368 votes
Movie Theaters 1188 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an XD auditorium, Century at Tanforan and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe.
24.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 25 Karen Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A youth baseball training and instructional facility, GamePrep Baseball Academy offers the guidance of a trained and experienced coaching staff to develop young baseball players. The program also hosts teams.
24.0 Miles
75% 16 votes
Walking Trails Morello Ave at Chilpancingo Parkway, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Hidden Lakes Park is a natural park that is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can go fishing, play in the sand volleyball court, or look for out for coyotes, deer, and raccoons.
24.1 Miles
73% 11 votes
Go Karts 160 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
K1 Speed San Francisco features all electric go-karts that visitors can race for 14 laps on a professionally designed track against up to 11 other racers. Their lobby also features a snack bar.
24.1 Miles
74% 152 votes
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K1 Speed

Go Karts 160 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
K1 Speed is an indoor karting center that offers a state-of-the-art entertainment venue featuring a professionally designed racetrack, spacious lobby with snack bar, extensive collection of authentic racing memorabilia and meeting rooms.
24.1 Miles
64% 84 votes
Playgrounds 1150 El Camino Real, Ste 142, The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
From stacking blocks to train sets, Hop-N-Play Indoor Playground offers children a variety of recreational activities in its entertainment complex. There are slides, water beds, and ball pits for children to play in.
24.1 Miles
76% 59 votes
Dog Park Paso Nogal Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Being a park designed for dogs, Paso Nogal Park offers areas for visitors to play with their dogs. The park also has several trails where visitors can take their dogs for walks, as well as drinking stations.
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