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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35.3 Miles
97% 31 votes
Landmarks west side of Route 1, 1 1/2 miles north of Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy what the Children's Bell Tower at Bodega Bay has to offer. The memorial features 140 bells and is intended to reflect the delicacy of human life.
35.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks Hayward Blvd at Plumas Ct, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
A city park with bay views, J.A. Lewis Park offers several amenities for families including a playground with equipment for both older and younger children. The park also has barbecue grills and a picnic area.
35.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks River View Park Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Pittsburg’s Riverview Park spans four acres. A community park, it features multiple picnic areas with barbecue grills, a playground, and walking trails. There is also a dock that extends out over the water where guests can fish.
35.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 515 Old County Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Located on 2.6 acres of residential land, Laureola Park is a public park offering a variety of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center.
35.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Aviation Museums Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Hosted at the Hiller Aviation Museum, An Evening with Children's Authors is an annual benefit where visitors can listen to lectures by children's books authors. During the event, visitors can meet the authors and have their books signed by them.
35.4 Miles
93% 1433 votes
Art Museum 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the legendary cartoonist and 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schultz, the Charles M. Schultz Museum is a must-see for fans of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends. The museum includes Schultz' personal artistic equipment, plenty of memorabilia and artistic analyses of Schultz' signature drawing style.
35.4 Miles
97% 59 votes
Skating Rinks 1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA MoreLess Info
One of the favorite places of Snoopy creator Charles Schulz was the Redwood Empire Ice Arena, and it has become known as Snoopy's Home Ice. Visitors can skate, participate in hockey games, or simply enjoy parties.
35.4 Miles
90% 186 votes
History Museums 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the memory, legacy, and creations of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the long-running Peanuts comic strip, the Charles M. Schulz Museum has a large collection of related memorabilia. The museum features comic strips, sculptures, and other curiosities.
35.4 Miles
83% 48 votes
Skating Rinks 1667 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Snoopy's Home Ice - Redwood Empire Ice Arena offers recreational ice skating and has programs for competitive figure skating and hockey as well. It also features a Snoopy-themed cafe, gallery and gift shop.
35.5 Miles
88% 4406 votes
Beaches Pescadero Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Where the Pescadero River enters the sea, Pescadero Beach begins. Stretching one mile on the shoreline, the beach has sandy coves and rocky cliffs, which are suited for fishing and picnics.
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