- 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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A playground, picnic areas and turfed athletic fields are available at Newhall Community Park. There's even a bocce court. Dogs can roam off the leash in the fenced area known as Paw Patch.
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Spanning 470 acres, Lagoon Valley Park houses the historic Pena Adobe home and a fenced-in dog park. Biking/hiking trails, barbeque areas, horseshoe pits, and a small fishing pond are also available.
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Mori Point
Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044
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The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
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Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95688
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Locals enjoy the amenities featured at the Lagoon Valley Pena Adobe Regional Park. With options for guests that are both leisurely and active, the park offers picturesque eating areas, motorized mini cars, disc golf and hiking trails.
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San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.
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San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096
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In warm weather, San Bruno City park features its City of San Bruno Free Concerts in the Park series. Performing in the Rotary Pavilion, live brands bring a variety of music to the park including country, Motown, swing and rock.
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Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Dog Park is a 30,000 square foot completely fenced in Dog Park. There are two double gated entrance points, permanent benches and tables in the facility along with two dog water stations and trash receptacles throughout.
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The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
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Crystal Springs Road, Skyline Blvd, San Bruno, CA 94066
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The Crystal Springs Walking Trail is a part of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail designated for hikers, joggers and equestrians. The trail offers views of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir and connects several other trails in the area.
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Sharp Park/Mori Point is a 2-mile trail that is family friendly and dog friendly that can be used for running, walking, or mountain biking. Mori Point is an overlook that sits above Sharp Park Beach.