Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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49.4 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks 2058 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
San Felipe Park - Hayward Area Recreation District offers a wide array of recreational amenities. These include basketball, playgrounds, a community center, open lawn areas, barbecues, picnic areas with tables along with restrooms.
49.4 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks 50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
49.4 Miles
85% 52 votes
Gardens Central Park, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
49.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1000 Tassajara Ranch Drive, Danville, CA 94526 MoreLess Info
Situated on 20 acres, Diablo Vista Park features lighted sports fields as well as volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. It offers a picnic area, a children's playground and a large tile snake for kids to explore.
49.5 Miles
95% 129 votes
Gardens Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
49.5 Miles
95% 58 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1801 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Guests can interact with wildlife and participate in a variety of educational programs at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The center also provides wildlife rehabilitation services and hosts birthday parties.
49.5 Miles
75% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
49.6 Miles
37% 35 votes
Swimming Pool 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
49.7 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
49.7 Miles
56% 41 votes
Movie Theaters 4204 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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