- 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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48.5 Miles
39%
41 votes
4660 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Castro Valley Dog Park offers pet owners the chance to unleash their dogs as they roam around a grassy, tree-surrounded area. The attraction is also attached to a regular park so dog owners can also take their pet on a stroll.
48.5 Miles
Carlos Bee Park's picnic tables and barbeque pits provide the suitable facilities for a group or family outing. The play area also contains a jungle gym for children to climb.
48.5 Miles
At the Earl Warren Park, visitors can rest and enjoy a meal at the site's benches and picnic tables. The site also contains a dog park for those who wish to walk their pet.
48.7 Miles
The oldest Japanese gardens in California, the Hayward Japanese Gardens are designed to be a space of tranquility and peace. Spanning over three acres, the gardens are designed in traditional Japanese style, and include a koi pond.
48.7 Miles
87%
54 votes
San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
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7 votes
22380 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
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At HAHS Center for History & Culture, visitors can browse a museum dedicated to documenting the regional culture and history. The center features an exhibit that depicts the stories of local residents with artifacts and photographs.
48.8 Miles
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
48.9 Miles
The Antioch Indoor Sports Center hosts ice and roller hockey, soccer league, bubble soccer, and volley ball games in their indoor sports complex for all ages. Arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and public skating are also available.
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The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
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22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
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Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.