- 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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Brentwood's Sungold Park is a family-friendly community park. The park features multiple shaded playgrounds, game tables, bib grills, covered picnic areas with built in tables and benches, sports fields and is a pet friendly location.
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Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Located in the foothills around Stanford University, The Dish - Stanford Foothills features a working radiotelescope that is frequently used for educational and research purposes. The area is also popular among joggers and hikers.
44.0 Miles
When open during the Halloween season, Dr. Evil's House of Horrors frightens visitors with numerous props, lights, effects and live actors that fill the haunted house. The attraction is not meant for children under 12.
44.0 Miles
Opened in 2008, Novarina Park is a mostly grassy area lined with trees with a short walking path. The park has sheltered picnic tables and a children's playground including a dinosaur dig sandbox.
44.2 Miles
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.
44.2 Miles
At Pee Wee Golf & Arcade, visitors can enjoy a game of mini-golf or play music on the jukebox. The location also features picnic table areas for families to use.
44.3 Miles
Home to a six-acre cornfield maze once featured on Letterman, G&M Farms is a popular location for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Exploring the maze, viewing the native animals, and picking pumpkins from the patch are among the popular activities.
44.3 Miles
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
44.3 Miles
Open weekends year round, Midway Paintball Facility offers multiple fields and equipment rentals for players of all skill levels. They also have group and party rates, as well as regularly playing host to tournaments at the site.