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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45.9 Miles
83% 165 votes
Laser Tag 1400 N Shoreline Blvd, Ste C3, Mountain View, CA 94043 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Laser Quest-Mountain View provides a two-level laser tag arena with lighting effects, music and fog. The center offers day camp packages, a private event room, pizza, drinks and vending machines.
46.0 Miles
93% 236 votes
Movie Theaters 1722 1st Street, Livermore, CA MoreLess Info
The Vine Cinema and Ale House features independent and artistic films within the small theater along with live music events and classic movie showings for families. There is also a full tap house with wine and pub-style food on site.
46.1 Miles
69% 61 votes
Parks 201 South Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94039 MoreLess Info
The Rengstorff Park & Pool features a children's playground as well as a public pool that can be used by people of all ages. In addition, the park also offers a gym, walking paths and several picnic spots.
46.1 Miles
73% 40 votes
Bowling 5000 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Harvest Park Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge with pool tables and adult beverages, flat-screen monitors and a snack bar.
46.3 Miles
68% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 2490 First Street, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
A movie multiplex with thirteen auditoriums, Livermore 13 Cinemas screens first-run Hollywood films. The theater features all-stadium seating with rocking seats, as well as digital video and sound. Matinees and discount packages are available.
46.3 Miles
71% 17 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 100 Walnut Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Los Vaqueros Reservoir & Watershed is a nearly 20,000 acre protected watershed that features many trails for hiking and space for shoreline fishing. No private boats are allowed but the marina provides boat rentals and fishing equipment.
46.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
46.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, CA 94022 MoreLess Info
The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
46.3 Miles
89% 9 votes
Camping Site 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 95446 MoreLess Info
Austin Creek State Recreation Area offers open woodlands, rolling hills, meadows and deep tree-lined ravines. It provides a place for the hiker and equestrian while rewarding the explorer with trails and panoramic wilderness views, back-country camping, and Bullfrog Pond Campground.
46.6 Miles
74% 303 votes
Go Karts 45957 Hotchkiss St, Fremont, CA 94539 MoreLess Info
Designed by racing experts, LeMans Karting is an indoor Kart racing facility where you can compete with ten-plus racers. There is also a Junior Driver training program which teaches practical racing fundamentals prior to obtaining a license.
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