Free & Cheap Things to Do in Novato, CA

  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
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26.8 Miles
64% 11 votes
Playgrounds Center Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Hidden Valley Park is a neighborhood park with play structures for children ages two to 12. The park has reservable picnic shelters, trails that lead to Hidden Lake, and green areas for picnicking and lounging.
26.9 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
26.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 660 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Holiday Highlands Park is a family-oriented recreational park. It offers several children's playgrounds with swings, spiral slides, jungle gyms and large sand pits, lighted pathways suitable for dog walking and bike rides, and a large multi-use field.
27.0 Miles
65% 20 votes
Specialty Museums 2151 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The legacy of the Alameda Naval Air Station is preserved within the Alameda Naval Air Museum. The collection includes artifacts, newspapers, photographs, aircraft models, safety gear, medals, documents and uniforms from the World War II era.
27.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks Blue Ridge Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Golden Hills Park is a neighborhood park with open green spaces and athletic fields. Amenities include a half court basketball court, play structures for small and large children, a tennis court, and many shade trees.
27.1 Miles
94% 766 votes
History Museums 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
The Oakland Museum of California focuses on California artists. They also have a natural museum with exhibits on marine life in California.
27.2 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.
27.3 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.
27.4 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.
27.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8687 Oak Grove Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472 MoreLess Info
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens is 9 acres of flowers, plants, vines and thickets, pathways and meadows and is home to many species of butterflies and birds. They are open from April through October and offer 60-minute guided tours.
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