- 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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Collecting and preserving artifacts of the rich waterfront history of the area, the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum is a must see. Exhibits cover the creation and discovery of the railroad and water transportation that made this town irreplaceable.
8.3 Miles
Rodeo beach is located three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the things you can do here are picnic, kite-flying, surfing and of course go for a walk on the rocky beach.
8.3 Miles
As an educational center, Bay Model Visitor Center features miniature models of the Golden Gate bridge, Suisun Bay, and other regional landmarks in a hydraulics pool facility. While touring the museum, visitors can learn about the area's delta system.
8.3 Miles
Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
8.5 Miles
A movie theater with eight screens, Century Rowland Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
8.6 Miles
Petri's Gallery specializes in Art glass and has a varied collection of vases, sculptures, bowls, perfume bottles and more. They mostly showcase individual artists. The prices are slightly on the expensive side.
8.7 Miles
A retail boutique located in downtown Sausalito, CA. It features local artists work, ceramics, photography, jewelry, painting, wood work and much more.
8.7 Miles
The Richmond Plunge is an aquatics center that offers opening swimming sessions along with aquatic fitness programs. The center also offers swimming lessons, family and recreational swim sessions, and youth swimming programs.
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83-123 E Richmond Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
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Fun for dog and dog owners alike is the Judge George D Carroll Dog Park. Offering extensive grassy spaces for dogs to run off leash, the park also offers a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
8.9 Miles
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Keller Beach
Miller/Knox Regional Park, 900 Dorman Drive, Richmond, CA 94801
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Keller Beach is a scenic beach with white sand and gentle surf. The beach tends to be quiet and relaxing, and offers impressive sunset views at the right time of day.