- 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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At Clay Park, visitors can bring their children to two playground areas with swings, climbing structures, and slides. The playground has a short walking path and picnic tables near it.
21.9 Miles
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacifica, CA 94044
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Leading visitors to the San Francisco Bay discovery site, Sweeney Ridge Trail offers visitors a challenging hike with panoramic views of the bay. Visitors can often spot trainers riding with their horses on the trail.
21.9 Miles
Fairmont Park is a small neighborhood park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several playground areas, a basketball court, and a walking path around the perimeter of the park.
22.0 Miles
There are plenty of enjoyable activities available at Helen Putnam Park in Petaluma, California. The most popular include birding, hiking, fishing, biking, equestrian activities and nature photography. The park is open throughout the year.
22.0 Miles
Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
22.1 Miles
The Lincoln Park has nice shade and numerous activities available including: football fields, baseball, softball, tennis, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, fitness equipment, playgrounds for toddlers and youths, BBQ and picnic sites, restrooms and a swimming pool.
22.1 Miles
Spanning a total distance of 31.83-acres of land, Shoreline Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas and a play area for children. The picnic areas can be rented for private parties, corporate outings, or church events.
22.2 Miles
The great San Francisco Bay receives water from approximately half of California and channels it out to the Pacific Ocean. The Bay is an important launching spot for small and mid-size fishing boats, and is also heavily traveled by chartered ships searching for dolphins and whale pods.
22.2 Miles
The Alta Loma Park is a recreational park that features multiple basketball courts, several tennis courts, restrooms, and picnic tables. The park also has an open grassy field that can be used for soccer, football, and frisbee.
22.2 Miles
Brones Regional Park is comprised of over 6,000 acres of rolling green hills. Visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, or camping in the hills, which are home to animals like deer, coyotes, vultures, and hawks.