Free & Cheap Things to Do in Novato, CA

  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
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Innovative Italian food crafted from housemade recipes and served amid a warm ambiance, from the wine rack down to the stone fireplace
8.4 Miles
75% 16 votes
Factory Tours 3810 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
See how stickers are made at the tour of Mrs. Grossman's factory. While you're there, pick up a few rolls of stickers at discount prices.
8.6 Miles
82% 67 votes
National & State Parks N San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
A California State Park, China Camp lies on the shores of San Pablo Bay. It is an ideal spot for wildlife viewing, and was once the site of a fishing village with a primarily Chinese population.
8.7 Miles
29% 28 votes
Bowling 1100 Petaluma Blvd, South, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, AMF Boulevard Lanes features 40 lanes for open and league bowling as well as private events. The center offers a restaurant, a full bar, arcade game machines, pool tables and televisions showing sports and news programming.
8.7 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park Casa Grande Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by rolling green hills and stately trees is Rocky Memorial Dog Park. The park features vast wide open green spaces for dogs to run off-leash and experience Petaluma in a safe, fenced environment.
8.9 Miles
100% 12 votes
Paddleboarding 775 Baywood Dr, Ste 105, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Petaluma Stand Up Paddle provides the opportunity for guests to tour the Petaluma River with a Stand Up Paddle. They offer 14 miles of picturesque river where patrons will see many waterfront restaurants and other attractions.
9.0 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails 411 Chileno Valley road, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
Helen Putnam Regional Park is a 216 acre park featuring 5.87 miles of hiking trails. The trails offer views of the surrounding countryside and are accessible by hikers, equestrians, and bikers. The park also offers a playground and picnic area.
9.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 1125 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Providing an education about the history of the city and people, Marin History Museum contains many photographs from the early days. Other exhibits include information about local artists, governmental leaders and buildings/architecture in the community.
9.5 Miles
97% 31 votes
History Museums Fourth & B streets, Petaluma, CA MoreLess Info
The Petaluma Library museum is a Carnegie library with beautiful stained glass windows. Check their program for special exhibits.
9.5 Miles
88% 100 votes
Music Venue 21 Petaluma Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
McNear's Mystic Theatre is a musical venue that hosts live entertainment that can accommodate up to 550 patrons per performance. Tickets are $1 each and the profits are distributed to organizations throughout the community.
9.5 Miles
90% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 1118 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
The Christopher B Smith Rafael Film Center is an independent theater that shows a wide variety of films from around the world. It screens festival films, foreign films, cult films, classics, and various other noteworthy movies, typically outside the mainstream.
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