Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Rafael, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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17.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Tours PO Box 156617, San Francisco, CA 94115 MoreLess Info
Stairways Across San Francisco is a service of DM Footworks.It offers walking tours of San Francisco, concentrating on stairways in particular.
17.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 1081 Christie Road, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Fernandez Ranch is a 702 acre ranch featuring several hiking trails, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The ranch is also home to a variety of plant and wildlife.
17.9 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.
17.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Santa Ynez, CA MoreLess Info
Santa Ynez Canyon is part of a series of trails that runs through the area. Notable stops along these trails include both the canyon and a nearby waterfall.
17.9 Miles
53% 32 votes
Bowling 148 Lincoln Rd E, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
Traditional ten pin bowling is offered at Kentwig Lanes, which caters mostly to open bowling sessions. There are also league bowling times and special discounts during the week for multiple games at a reduced price.
18.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 395 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
Hanns Park features heavily-shaded picnic areas with BBQ's, an amphitheater, open-turf play areas and a trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway. The park also offers reservable picnic areas.
18.1 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.
18.2 Miles
86% 784 votes
Music Venue 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theater is a performing arts center that offers Orchestra seating, Mezzanine seating, and seating available on the Balcony. The theater can accommodate a variety of events including film screenings, holiday parties, and birthdays.
18.2 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.
18.2 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.
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