Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Rosa, California, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Skating Rinks.
  • From Annadel State Park to Spring Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Rosa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Guerneville.
  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Rosa, California, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Skating Rinks.
  • From Annadel State Park to Spring Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Rosa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Guerneville.
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0.0 Miles
Full featured Laser Tag venue offers various game formats for groups of any size
4.5 Miles
97% 380 votes
National & State Parks 6201 Channel Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 MoreLess Info
Hikers and bicycle riders have access to many excellent and challenging trails within Annadel State Park. Entry is free. The park does not allow camping or off-trail cycling. Horses are only permitted on certain trails.
3.5 Miles
94% 211 votes
Parks 5390 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 MoreLess Info
Spring Lake Park is a 320 acre park featuring a 3 acre lagoon and 72 acre lake. The lagoon is suitable for swimming and the lake for boating and fishing. The park also maintains several picnic areas and a campground.
2.6 Miles
87% 55 votes
Parks 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 MoreLess Info
Howarth Park is a 152-acre community park that provides recreational opportunities with a lake for fishing & boating. The park also features a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, unique playground structures, miles of hiking and jogging trails.
0.2 Miles
87% 332 votes
Historic Sites Santa Rosa & Sonoma Aves, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the work and legacy of horticultural pioneer Luther Burbank, the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens offers self-guided tours. This museum also features elaborate Christmas displays featuring lights, ornaments and winter plants.
2.9 Miles
95% 21 votes
Camping Site 3892 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
In addition to horse boarding, the Cloverleaf Ranch arranges a wide range of programs and events. They have a riding school and camp programs for both families with children and independent children's groups.
1.8 Miles
93% 1433 votes
Art Museum 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the legendary cartoonist and 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schultz, the Charles M. Schultz Museum is a must-see for fans of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends. The museum includes Schultz' personal artistic equipment, plenty of memorabilia and artistic analyses of Schultz' signature drawing style.
1.8 Miles
90% 186 votes
History Museums 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the memory, legacy, and creations of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the long-running Peanuts comic strip, the Charles M. Schulz Museum has a large collection of related memorabilia. The museum features comic strips, sculptures, and other curiosities.
1.8 Miles
97% 59 votes
Skating Rinks 1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA MoreLess Info
One of the favorite places of Snoopy creator Charles Schulz was the Redwood Empire Ice Arena, and it has become known as Snoopy's Home Ice. Visitors can skate, participate in hockey games, or simply enjoy parties.
4.1 Miles
82% 174 votes
Arts Centers 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Whether you are visiting with friends or taking the children for a day out, the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts offers a host of shows and entertainment to suit every taste and age group.
6.6 Miles
92% 63 votes
Aviation Museums One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 MoreLess Info
Kid friendly and fun for the whole family. They tell the history of aviation from World War II and later. 35 historic aircraft for you to walk right up to and look at. Some are available for "Climb Aboard" on Open Cockpit weekends. Host your kids' birthday party here! They hold the Wings Over Wine Country Air S…
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