- 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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32.8 Miles
Guests can interact with wildlife and participate in a variety of educational programs at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The center also provides wildlife rehabilitation services and hosts birthday parties.
32.9 Miles
61%
18 votes
1851 Lexington Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
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The Highlands Recreation District is a family friendly district that is most widely known for being the home of a municipal pool. The district also offers free bike skills days as well as a free bike rodeo for entertainment.
32.9 Miles
An indoor sports complex, San Ramon sports features indoor soccer and lacrosse league play. The facility also has batting cages for baseball and softball, and hosts training camps and parties.
33.0 Miles
The California Season Park features both barbeque grills, picnic tables, and a shaded patio for those who wish to enjoy a group or family event. The park's large turf area also offers plenty of room for play and exercise.
33.0 Miles
As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
33.1 Miles
75%
8 votes
10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552
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Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
33.2 Miles
91%
581 votes
Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
33.2 Miles
41%
141 votes
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Ste 130, San Ramon, CA 94583
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Featuring music from the 70's to the present, ShBoom Night Club is a club aimed at providing entertainment for an older crowd. Music, dancing, and a buffet are a few of the attractions that bring people to the club.
33.3 Miles
79%
42 votes
Between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
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The Joe Rodota Trail at the Sonoma County Parks is favorited by locals who enjoy long, winding hikes. The creekside trail isn't strenuous and accommodates walkers and dog owners.
33.3 Miles
Offering separate play spaces for large and small dogs, the Eden Greenway Dog Park also features play space for people. The park is equipped with a basketball court, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills and a picnic area.