Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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37.5 Miles
42% 66 votes
Recreation Centers 155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 40 lane bowling alley, Stars Recreation Center offers shoe rentals, a pro shop, and an arcade area to its visitors. There is also a laser tag arena where visitors can compete against each other.
37.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 750 Beelard Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Beelard Park is an entry point for the Vacaville Bike Trail. The park features open green space as well as a playground for kids with a variety of equipment.
37.5 Miles
93% 30 votes
Visitor Centers 1252 McKay Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, Crab Cove Visitor Center is located at Crown Memorial State Beach. The center features a variety of educational and informative exhibits about local sea life, as well as visitor information services.
37.6 Miles
57% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of Mar Vista Stables will be able to go horseback riding along the Pacific Ocean. The location also offers summer camps and riding lessons for guests who wish to improve their skills.
37.6 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.
37.6 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks E Olivera Rd At Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94519 MoreLess Info
Willow Pass Community Park is a 40 acre park featuring a large community center at the park's midpoint. The park also offers several athletic fields and a play area with moving model trains.
37.6 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.
37.6 Miles
75% 28 votes
Parks 740 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Washington Park features an upper and lower part. The upper portion of the park includes play areas with tanbark, sandbox, swings, slides and picnic areas. The lower portion has lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and a dog park.
37.6 Miles
56% 99 votes
Horseback Riding 2152 Skyline Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Mar Vista Stable is a horse stable providing riding lessons and equine boarding. Visitors can receive professional lessons and take guided trail rides down the seacoast of Northern California, and a kid's summer horseback riding camp is also available.
37.7 Miles
66% 70 votes
Dog Park 8th Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.
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