- 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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Rosie the Riveter WWII National Historical Park, 1111 Melville Sq, Richmond, CA 94804
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The Rosie the Riveter Outdoor Memorial is a public park and historical site made in honor of the sacrifices civilians made on the WWII home front. Visitors commonly enjoy biking, hiking or learning about local history during their trip.
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Richmond's Barbara & Jay Vincent Park is a six acre city park that features an ADA approved playground and plenty of open green space. The park also has public restrooms, a picnic area, and a barbecue grill.
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At Morning Star Farm, visitors can learn how to ride horses in both English and Western riding styles. The farm hosts several horseback riding camps, including summer camps, jumping camps, and Western camps.
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Located on 522 scenic acres, Rush Creek is a nature preserve filled with a variety of unique plants and animals. Visitors to the preserve commonly enjoy bird watching, hiking, or horseback riding through the preserve's nature trails.
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Situated on 11 acres, Marina Bay Park provides views of the bay and access to a beach area. The park has a trail for walking and biking, a large grass field, picnic facilities and the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
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Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area are offered at Hilltop Lake Park. It is located along 36 acres of land, and there is an extensive walking path that runs around Hilltop Lake and Garrity Creek.
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Peninsula Dr & Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804
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The Shimada Friendship Park is a 3-acre park that is home to an open grass field, a covered pavilion, and restroom facilities. The field can be used for soccer, football, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
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Lincoln Boulevard, near Doyle Drive and Fort Point, San Francisco, CA 94129
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San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the United States. The colossal red suspension bridge is one mile long and spans the three-mile Golden Gate strait.
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A movie theater with 16 auditoriums, Century Hilltop 16 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.
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Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.