- 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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Located along the San Francisco Bay, Seal Point Dog Park features dirt fields for canine recreation. The park is fenced and provides a water station as well as separate areas for small and large dogs.
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50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010
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Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
30.6 Miles
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
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Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
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Kennedy Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities from picnic tables to train rides to a merry-go-round. The park's Triple Pines Ranch petting zoo features goats, chickens, ducks and ponies.
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Named for a heroic police officer killed in the line of duty, Larry Lasater Park is a five acre neighborhood park that features a tot playground, picnic areas, and barbecue pits. The park also has sports fields and an amphitheater.
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One Jelly Belly Lane, Vacaville, Fairfield, CA 94533
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A 40 minute walking tour, the Jelly Belly Factory Tour allows visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the famous candy factory. Tours are free, and include samples of the factory's product.
30.8 Miles
Eden Medical Center's Run to the Lake is an annual event that comprises a 5K walk and run, a 10K run, and a Kids Dash. There are rewards for each division, and the event features a health fair.
30.9 Miles
From musicals to comedies, Village Theatre & Art Gallery showcases a variety of performing arts from local schools and touring musicians. The theater also hosts drama, vocals, and visual arts classes for the community.
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Situated on 43 acres, Oak Hill Park features a fishing lake that is home to wildlife including ducks and geese. The park also has a playground, picnic areas with grills, a volleyball court, open fields and a hillside trail.