Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Rafael, CA

  • The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near San Rafael, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Parks and Swimming Pool.
  • From China Camp State Park to China Camp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Rafael and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, South San Francisco and Richmond.
  • The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near San Rafael, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Parks and Swimming Pool.
  • From China Camp State Park to China Camp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Rafael and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, South San Francisco and Richmond.
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12.9 Miles
92% 401 votes
Parks 499 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 MoreLess Info
San Francisco Maritime National Park tells the history of boating and more. Visitors can enjoy a boatbuilding workshop, or see amazing views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
13.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Restaurants 333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Babushka is a popular arts and crafts store specializing in authentic Russian crafts such as the 'matrioshka' (i.e. stacking doll). The store has a wide variety of such dolls, each one of them painted by hand and uniquely designed. The prices however, are more on the expensive side.
13.0 Miles
100% 10 votes
Fishing Berth 4 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Bass Tub Sportfishing offers guided tours, fishing days and caters for private events on their boat, the Bass-Tub, which departs daily at 6.30am or 11am, depending on your activity, from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and heads into the bay.
13.0 Miles
61% 97 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 300 Jefferson St. at Jones St., San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Lou's Pier 47, now opened as Lou's Fish Shack is a 2 floors restaurant and bar. They offer a variety of seafood and as entertainment, they have live local blues and jazz music.
13.0 Miles
93% 2175 votes
Specialty Museums Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Musee Mechanique has a large collection of antique coin-operated machines. You can play the antique arcade games in their lobby.
13.0 Miles
83% 12 votes
Fishing 274 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94 MoreLess Info
Silver Fox Fishing and Tours offer quality boat services to customers. Their guided tours include stunning views of the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz from up close followed by a fishing session under the supervision of the professional and well-trained crew.
13.0 Miles
73% 31393 votes
Neighborhoods Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
The Fisherman's Wharf is a district of San Francisco that sits directly on the Bay, directly across from Alcatraz Island. The Wharf features dozens of snack vendors, seafood merchants, souvenir shops and chartered watercraft.
13.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks Richmond, CA 94875 MoreLess Info
Part of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Alvarado Park provides access to Wildcat Creek and features old stonework. The park has a children's playground, open green space for recreational activities, picnic facilities and a gazebo.
13.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Restaurants Beachstreet grill, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
Beachstreet Grill San Francisco is a restaurant which is popular for their impressive selection of menu, especially breakfast, to serve which they open as early as 7 a.m. Their food is gluten free and organic. They are also available for booking events.
13.1 Miles
97% 1883 votes
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Lands End

Parks Western End Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 MoreLess Info
Connecting the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge, Lands End is a series of jogging and walking trails. Great views of the San Francisco skyline can be had from here.
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