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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18.2 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park Casa Grande Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by rolling green hills and stately trees is Rocky Memorial Dog Park. The park features vast wide open green spaces for dogs to run off-leash and experience Petaluma in a safe, fenced environment.
18.3 Miles
50% 42 votes
Historic Homes Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
Jack London's Cabin is a great place to learn more about the author's life and history. The cabin is in a decent condition with its tiled floors and an impressive statue of London himself.
18.3 Miles
93% 1154 votes
Movie Theaters 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
18.3 Miles
78% 156 votes
Movie Theaters 4186 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 MoreLess Info
The Piedmont Theatre is a quaint neighborhood movie theater known for its cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The theater specializes in showing its visitors unique independent films not available at other cinemas.
18.4 Miles
65% 20 votes
Specialty Museums 2151 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The legacy of the Alameda Naval Air Station is preserved within the Alameda Naval Air Museum. The collection includes artifacts, newspapers, photographs, aircraft models, safety gear, medals, documents and uniforms from the World War II era.
18.4 Miles
100% 12 votes
Paddleboarding 775 Baywood Dr, Ste 105, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Petaluma Stand Up Paddle provides the opportunity for guests to tour the Petaluma River with a Stand Up Paddle. They offer 14 miles of picturesque river where patrons will see many waterfront restaurants and other attractions.
18.5 Miles
73% 1010 votes
Shopping Districts Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
18.5 Miles
38% 26 votes
Movie Theaters Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
18.6 Miles
70% 237 votes
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Chinatown

Historic Districts 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
18.6 Miles
89% 2054 votes
Lake Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA 94612 MoreLess Info
Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
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