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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30.5 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks 1039 Hampton Drive, Concord, CA 94518 MoreLess Info
A four acre city park, Len Hester Park sits on rolling, hilly ground, and offers scenic green space and trees. The park offers a walking path and picnic areas, as well as an open field.
30.5 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.
30.6 Miles
68% 95 votes
Bowling 1500 Monument Blvd, Bldg G, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling facility, Diablo Valley Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. It provides a snack bar, arcade games, pool tables, a bar with adult beverages and cosmic bowling.
30.6 Miles
43% 51 votes
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Q-Zar

Arcades 2295 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
At Q-Zar, visitors can enjoy a competitive game of laser tag in an arena containing fog machines, neon lights, and more. The facility also has an arcade stocked with classic video games and an air hockey table.
30.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 480 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
30.7 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.
30.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Bay Mecartney Rd & Adelphian Road, Alameda, CA 94502 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total distance of 31.83-acres of land, Shoreline Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas and a play area for children. The picnic areas can be rented for private parties, corporate outings, or church events.
30.7 Miles
67% 12 votes
Parks 2698 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
A small city park open from dawn to dusk, Walden Park features a disc golf course, a horse trail, a basketball court, a playground for kids with play structures and swings, and picnic areas.
30.8 Miles
96% 9251 votes
Bay San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
The great San Francisco Bay receives water from approximately half of California and channels it out to the Pacific Ocean. The Bay is an important launching spot for small and mid-size fishing boats, and is also heavily traveled by chartered ships searching for dolphins and whale pods.
30.8 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.
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