- 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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The primary draw of Thornton State Beach is Vista Point that allows for sweeping scenic views of the waterfront and surrounding area. Visitors to this beach park can also hike through several trails and dunes.
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Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
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Historically, the Matthew Turner Shipyard Park was the primary shipbuilding yard of Matthew Turner in the 1880s. The park currently contains remnants of past shipbuilding equipment that can be viewed along the waterfront.
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Pacifica Archery is a family owned archery pro shop that sells long bows, recurve bows, and compound bows for target shooters and hunters. The shop has an indoor shooting range.
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A wide range of first-run Hollywood films are shown within 14 individual auditoriums at Century Theatres. Select movies are shown in RealD 3D or even High Frame Rate 3D when it is available.
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Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
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Ninth Street Park is a recreational park that features a sand volleyball court, a local dock and pier, open grass fields, picnic benches, and a playground. The park also has a paved trial that can be used for running.
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Giammona Pool is a large swimming pool featuring active lifeguards and clean shower/changing facilities. The pool hosts swimming lessons for all ages, and offers open swim and diving sessions. Giammona Pool is also available for private party hosting.
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Franklin Park is a city park featuring two playgrounds, one for younger children and one for older children. The park also offers a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
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2200 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952
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Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is an outlet mall that offers a variety of stores to shop at, about 60 of them. They cover clothing items as well as jewelry and house items.