Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Rafael, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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36.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 2987 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, Pittsburg, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
With baseball fields, soccer fields, and horseshoe play areas, Central Park provides a variety of entertainment opportunities to its visitors. The eight-acre park also has a large picnic site, designed for a total capacity of 100 people.
36.1 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 1070 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94071 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose facility, Burton Park provides activities for the entire family. Some features of the park include a kiddie playground with ample seating, tennis courts, bandstand, picnic area and bocce court.
36.1 Miles
81% 16 votes
Beaches 152 Poplar Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Blufftop Coastal Park is a scenic and peaceful natural area that offers beach access, walking, running, and biking trails that wind through the surrounding woods, and benches to sit and relax.
36.2 Miles
88% 43 votes
National & State Parks 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
The Garin Regional Park offers several natural trails as well as two separate parkland areas that are popular spots for nature study and fishing. In addition, the park also hosts numerous annual events, including an apple festival and Halloween hayrides.
36.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Dog Park 1120 S Wedgewood Road, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
San Ramon's Bark & Ride is a combination off-leash dog park and 50 parking space park and ride. The park spans four and a half acres, and has lockers, drinking fountains, and picnic tables.
36.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Del Mar Dr, Off Pine Valley Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Composed of roughly one acre of land, the Del Mar Dog Park serves as a small community space for dog owners. The open play area allows dogs to run off their leashes, and there is a dog water fountain as well as dog waste bags.
36.2 Miles
33% 356 votes
Movie Theaters 32100 Union Landing, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
A 25-screen movie theater, Century 25 Union Landing and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, arcade games, an XD auditorium and a cafe with food and drinks.
36.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Playgrounds 3300 Regents Blvd, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Serving as a small park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Union Landing Park has two playgrounds with one for toddlers and the other for older children. There are also six picnic tables with adjoining barbeque grills.
36.2 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 3134 Dorado Drive, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
A shady neighborhood park with grassy open areas and picnic areas with barbecue grills, Mariner Park also features a playground with play structures, a basketball court, and fitness training stations.
36.3 Miles
90% 90 votes
Parks 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 MoreLess Info
Founded in the late-19th century, Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks is a collection of parks offering a number of amenities to its guests. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy viewing the native wildlife, hiking, or having picnics.
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