- 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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Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's more popular parks owing to its close proximity to many good restaurants nearby. It is a great place for a day long picnic, sun basking or a walk. The park is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the city.
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One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
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Native plants of California are on display at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Spread over 10 acres of land, the garden works at preserving the rare and endangered plant species from the state as a whole.
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One of the highest lookouts in San Francisco is Twin Peaks, which is roughly a 20 minute ride from downtown. The overlook provides stunning views of the city itself, and it is a popular location to view the sunrise and sunset.
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The Berkeley Rose Garden is famed for its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, laid out in a terraced amphitheater setting. There are also tennis courts and picnic tables on its 3.64 acres.
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Located inside Tilden Regional Park, the Tilden Park Little Farm features a variety of animals that kids can pet and feed, including sheep, pigs, cows, and goats. The farm also has some scenic hiking trails.
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Located next to the Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park features facilities for baseball and basketball along with a multipurpose grass field. The park also offers picnic areas, barbeque grills, hiking trails through the woods and children's playgrounds.
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Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
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Local Tastes of the City Tours comes up with unique food tours of the city-- it takes you through various neighborhoods and allows you to try some of the best culinary gems in San Francisco.
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Showing art and indie films instead of blockbusters, Shattuck Cinemas' interior is embellished with Art Deco and Egyptian decor. They have a variety of seating options; including couches, bean bags, and leather chairs to make the experience comfortable.