- 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 Pelican Point Beach, visitors can access a tide pool or go diving and surfing. The location also contains tent areas and RV sites with electric hookups for those who wish to stay overnight.
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At the Bodega Head Ride, guests will be able to enjoy a low traffic road with large bicycle lanes. The four mile road takes guests by a restaurant, the UC Davis Bodega Marina Laboratory, and three other parks.
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3799 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
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Part of a Sonoma State Park, Sonoma Coast State Beach - Bodega Head is a scenic beach with cliffs that offer stunning views of the ocean. The beach is a good place to see wildlife, including sea lions and whales.
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Providing kayak equipment rentals, Bodega Bay Kayak offers visitors lessons that teach the basic techniques of kayaking. Visitors can also rent stand up paddle boards to take out on the water.
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Visitors can go freestyle rollerskating and watch others practice tricks at the indoor skating rink at Redwood Roller Rink. On Saturdays visitors can skate under the lights with disco music.
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Alamo Creek Park has large grassy fields for visitors to play and run in. Additional facilities at the park include a basketball court, picnic tables for eating at, and a creek.
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Bodega Dunes Campgrounds features up to 98 campsites and offers hot showers and flush toilets. The site also offers junior ranger programs along with campfires and the day use area features a boardwalk and beach.
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Stagecoach Road & Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
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Dougherty Hills Dog Park is a grassy dog park with two areas for larger and smaller dogs to run separately, a water fountain and many doggie stations. Many small metallic dog statues are situated throughout the park.
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Little ones will appreciate a visit to Fire Truck Park. With its unique fire truck play structure with slides and poles, swings, barbeque area and game tables, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.