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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31.0 Miles
85% 168 votes
Mini Golf 2533 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an arcade at Golden Tee Golfland, a family entertainment center. Golden Tee also hosts birthday parties and other special events.
31.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Yountville, CA 94599 MoreLess Info
Van De Leur Park is reputed as being a well maintained and carefully landscaped park. The park features a decorative central fountain with a sculpture of a firefighter. The park also offers green open fields and a walking path.
31.1 Miles
88% 89 votes
Movie Theaters 2853 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
31.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 6740 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 MoreLess Info
Located next to the winery's tasting room, The Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery features contemporary art from a mix of local and nationally recognized artists. The gallery also hosts special events with chefs, live DJs, and other entertainment.
31.3 Miles
89% 36 votes
Parks Washington St. at Madison St., Yountville, CA MoreLess Info
At Yountville Park, you can access four picnic table sites and play a game of bocce ball. The site also offers reservations for prospective guests who wish to host an event in the park.
31.3 Miles
74% 42 votes
Bowling 5300 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Clayton Valley Bowl offers open and league bowling along with hosting for parties, events and tournaments. The center provides a pro shop, a lounge with adult beverages, pool tables and a snack bar.
31.3 Miles
37% 62 votes
Bowling 200 Boone Ct, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
A 24-lane bowling center, Danville Bowl offers open and league bowling with large projector screens above the pins on each lane. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, a restaurant and bar, a pool table and party hosting.
31.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Gallery 20628 Rustic Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The World Wide Art, Inc. art gallery and shop features works by world renowned artists and original Disney Works. Other limited edition pieces available to view and purchase include works by Hanna Barbera, Thomas Kinkade and Marvel.
31.4 Miles
77% 13 votes
Parks 1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
Parkside Aquatic Park & Launch Ramp features a beach, two playgrounds, reservable and drop-in picnic areas, restrooms and the boating launch ramp. Swimming is allowed but there are no lifeguards on duty.
31.4 Miles
26% 108 votes
Bowling 3501 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Alley, Castro Village Bowl, is a facility that features 32-lanes, automatic scoring, bumpers for inexperienced bowlers, a full service cocktail lounge, and a snack bar. The alley has bowling leagues for people of all ages.
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