- 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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With an experience of 25 years in exploring the wildlife in California, Nature Trip Day Tours offers year round trips for exploring the wildlife. They organize one day or half day trips of bird watching, nature exploring and conservancy.
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61 votes
489 Terry Francois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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San Francisco Kayak offers rentals and lessons for kayakers. Along the water, you may be lucky enough to see some seals at play.
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Built in 1913, California Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays independent films and Hollywood movies using digital projection. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
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3105 Shattuck Ave. between Prince and Woolsy, Berkeley, CA
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Started by a multi-racial group, La Pena Cultural Center is making connections between art and politics. They host different events, encouraging people to share other cultures and traditions worldwide.
16.2 Miles
Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail is a four mile round-trip trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail offers scenic views of San Pablo Bay, Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais, and the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
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3101 Valley Life Sciences Building, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The Museum of vertebrate Zoology can be found on the campus of Berkeley University. Founded in 1908, it has one of the biggest collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in U.S.
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Hua Zang Si is a Buddhist temple in San Francisco. Check their calendar of events; they often have informational events open to the public.
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72 votes
2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
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A globally influential educational institution, the University of California at Berkeley is a respected research university in Berkeley, California. Its most prestigious programs include agricultural economics, computer science and the biological sciences.
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A peninsula, and former military establishment, resting against the city of Vallejo, Mare Island is a favorite visiting spot of locals and travelers alike. The island offers historical building tours, golf and wedding venues for beautiful views of the surrounding land and waters.