Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sonoma, CA

  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Sonoma, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Buildings, Landmarks, Race Tracks and Beaches.
  • From Sonoma Coast State Beach to Sonoma Plaza, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sonoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Benicia, Vallejo, Petaluma and Novato.
  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Sonoma, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Buildings, Landmarks, Race Tracks and Beaches.
  • From Sonoma Coast State Beach to Sonoma Plaza, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sonoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Benicia, Vallejo, Petaluma and Novato.
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32.1 Miles
84% 199 votes
National & State Parks N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
China Camp State Park is most frequented by locals, as it is tucked away as one of San Rafel's secret treasures. The park offers beautiful marshlands, hiking trails and premier bird watching.
32.1 Miles
96% 25 votes
Scenic Drives PO Box 412, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
The Sonoma Driving Tours offers guests the opportunity to listen to an audio CD while touring Bodega Bay and the back roads of the area. The site offers scenic views for guests who are interested in photo opportunities.
32.1 Miles
98% 332 votes
Scenic Drives Westshore road, Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Bodega Rock, also known as Bodega Head, offers access to a variety of hiking trails which provide scenic blufftop views. At the highest vantage point, guests may have the opportunity to observe migrating gray whales.
32.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
Scenic Drives Goat Rock Beach, Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
The site known as Mammoth Rocks is considered to be a place where prehistoric mammoths rubbed against stone piles for grooming. The rocks are situated near a cliff that overlooks the water and provides panoramic views of the area.
32.1 Miles
65% 97 votes
Landmarks Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
The Potter Schoolhouse is a location that was used in the famous Alfred Hitchbook film 'The Birds.' Visitors of the site are not able to get close to the schoolhouse and the site is now a private residence.
32.1 Miles
51% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 MoreLess Info
At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
32.1 Miles
82% 22 votes
Fishing Highway 1, 1/2 mile west of Hwy 12 intersection, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm is a family friendly fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout that is primed for a sure catch. All aspects of fishing are handled, from the pole and bait to cleaning and prep for the trip home.
32.1 Miles
59% 17 votes
Horseback Riding Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Bad Boy Cowboys offers horseback rides and riding lessons for riders of all ages and experience levels. The company offers guided trail rides as well as rides along the beach.
32.1 Miles
80% 10 votes
Fishing 1445 Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
The Bodega Bay Sport Fishing Center is a fishing excursion company that features RV parking, a boat launching dock, and trailer storage space. The center sells tackle, bait, and food and beverages.
32.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Bodega Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Located near Bodega Bay, Kortum Trail is a 4.3 mile seaside trail that is ideal for hiking. The trail travels along the Sonoma coast, and takes hikers over wetland areas to culminate at Shell Beach.
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