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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29.0 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
29.1 Miles
33% 33 votes
Swimming Pool 1651 Warm Springs Road, Glen Ellen, CA MoreLess Info
Morton's Warm Springs Resort includes 2 warm natural mineral pools, picnic sites, trails, a wading pool, baseball field, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. They can also host events with many sites that can accommodate up to 2000 people.
29.1 Miles
80% 102 votes
Specialty Museums 214 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
At the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, guests will be able to learn about the history of Pez dispensers in the United States. Fans of Mickey Mouse, Star Trek, The Muppets, and Marvel Comics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
29.1 Miles
61% 44 votes
Race Tracks 4601 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park, CA MoreLess Info
Driven Raceway offers indoor kart racing as well as an arcade, black-light mini golf and a mini bowling alley. Kart racing is available for both adults and kids meeting the height requirement.
29.1 Miles
87% 68 votes
Mountains 18012 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Managed by the East Bay Parks District, Las Trampas Regional Wildnerness caters mainly to hikers and horseback riders with its over 5,000 acres of marked and unmarked trails. The site also features picnic areas and a stable for boarding horses.
29.2 Miles
87% 252 votes
Parks 1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
29.2 Miles
20% 133 votes
Movie Theaters 15555 E 14th St, Ste 350, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Century 16 Bayfair Mall displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
29.2 Miles
96% 26 votes
Art Gallery 244 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
The Studio Shop provides a wide variety of picture framing products and services including framing flat screen TVs, sports jerseys, fine art, and family photos. They also offer art and design services such as on-site design consultation and art delivery.
29.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks Fairmont Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of hiking trails along with scenic views of Lake Chabot at Fairmont Ridge Staging Area. The area is dog friendly, featuring a lot of leash free open spaces.
29.3 Miles
93% 71 votes
Parks Dry Creek Road, Napa, CA MoreLess Info
Alston Park is a green space in Napa. Dogs can run untethered in this park.
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