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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37.8 Miles
95% 20 votes
Beaches Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
At Pelican Point Beach, visitors can access a tide pool or go diving and surfing. The location also contains tent areas and RV sites with electric hookups for those who wish to stay overnight.
37.8 Miles
100% 13 votes
Bike Paths 1580 Eastshore Road, Suite J, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
At the Bodega Head Ride, guests will be able to enjoy a low traffic road with large bicycle lanes. The four mile road takes guests by a restaurant, the UC Davis Bodega Marina Laboratory, and three other parks.
37.8 Miles
98% 48 votes
Scenic Walks 3799 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Part of a Sonoma State Park, Sonoma Coast State Beach - Bodega Head is a scenic beach with cliffs that offer stunning views of the ocean. The beach is a good place to see wildlife, including sea lions and whales.
37.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Kayaking 1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Providing kayak equipment rentals, Bodega Bay Kayak offers visitors lessons that teach the basic techniques of kayaking. Visitors can also rent stand up paddle boards to take out on the water.
37.9 Miles
63% 79 votes
Skating Rinks 1303 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Visitors can go freestyle rollerskating and watch others practice tricks at the indoor skating rink at Redwood Roller Rink. On Saturdays visitors can skate under the lights with disco music.
37.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 7601 Shady Creek Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Alamo Creek Park has large grassy fields for visitors to play and run in. Additional facilities at the park include a basketball court, picnic tables for eating at, and a creek.
38.0 Miles
71% 45 votes
Camping Site Sonoma Coast SP, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Bodega Dunes Campgrounds features up to 98 campsites and offers hot showers and flush toilets. The site also offers junior ranger programs along with campfires and the day use area features a boardwalk and beach.
38.0 Miles
76% 88 votes
Dog Park Stagecoach Road & Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dougherty Hills Dog Park is a grassy dog park with two areas for larger and smaller dogs to run separately, a water fountain and many doggie stations. Many small metallic dog statues are situated throughout the park.
38.1 Miles
70% 10 votes
Parks 2070 Arlington Way, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Little ones will appreciate a visit to Fire Truck Park. With its unique fire truck play structure with slides and poles, swings, barbeque area and game tables, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
38.1 Miles
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails 2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
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