- 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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39.9 Miles
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5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
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Featuring IMAX and RPX auditoriums, Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games and a cafe.
39.9 Miles
A regional park known for its hiking trails, Tassajara Creek Regional Park offers extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing and a moderate difficulty level for hikers. The park also has a dog park area.
39.9 Miles
The Bothe-Napa State Park is a state park that has opportunities for swimming, hiking, picnicking, year-round camping, and wildlife viewing. The park also has a network of 10-miles of hiking trails.
40.0 Miles
Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
40.1 Miles
Named after the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is the location where he and his wife spent their honeymoon. There is nothing left of Stevenson's original cabin, but the park does feature a five-mile hiking trail which offers panoramic views of San Francisco.
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27 votes
5800 Parkside Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A large grassy park with ample green space, Pleasonton Sports & Recreation Park offers a variety of sports fields, including baseball, soccer, and football. The park also offers barbecue grills, picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground.
40.1 Miles
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7 votes
Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568
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An annual festival celebrating local food, wine, and art, the Splatter Wine & Food Event features a tasting pavilion with vendors from a wide array of restaurants and live music. The event also features wine tasting and art on display.
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9 votes
5801 Valley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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A community-owned park and tennis complex, Pleasanton Tennis & Community Park offers an open tennis court, playground equipment and sand box, volleyball courts, barbecue facilities, and picnic areas, as well as restrooms.
40.2 Miles
A small neighborhood park, Beelard Park is an entry point for the Vacaville Bike Trail. The park features open green space as well as a playground for kids with a variety of equipment.
40.3 Miles
Naples Beach is a small beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Hiking, biking, horse riding, camping, sunbathing and picnicking are just some of the activities you can do here.