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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37.7 Miles
43% 644 votes
Movie Theaters 1901 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Century 20 Theatre is a large, conveniently located movie theatre with two floors of space. Visitors enjoy purchasing fresh popcorn and settling into the comfortable seats to enjoy a great film.
37.8 Miles
81% 702 votes
Science Museums 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chabot Science Center is a museum and planetarium dedicated to scientific education and enrichment. It features a large planetarium and a film theater that shows educational programming related to space exploration and astronomy.
37.8 Miles
81% 123 votes
National & State Parks Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
37.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 367-371 Summerfield Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Located along Ulatis Creek, Hawkins Park is a small park area with a single grass field surrounded by trees. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
37.9 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks 1 Pena Adobe Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Featuring Lagoon Valley Lake, Pena Adobe Park measures 470 acres and provides access to the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has a dog park, picnic areas, trails for hiking and biking and a multipurpose field.
37.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1000 Mission Hills Drive, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Mission Hills Park features a children's playground equipped with a climbing wall, swings and slides. The park also offers a lighted basketball court, park benches and a drinking fountain.
38.0 Miles
92% 13 votes
Parks 1432 San Antonio Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Franklin Park is a city park featuring two playgrounds, one for younger children and one for older children. The park also offers a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
38.0 Miles
- 3 votes
Playgrounds 173 E Vista Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
Edgewood Park is a family-friendly community park in Daly City. The park features various slides for different age groups, as well as a full playground area and space for those looking to workout on site.
38.1 Miles
94% 133 votes
Parks 3450 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, CA 94602 MoreLess Info
Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
38.1 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.
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