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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38.5 Miles
68% 44 votes
Ice Skating 3140 Bay Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink hosts figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues and broomball and has open public skating. They also have skating classes and have a restaurant and a pro shop.
38.5 Miles
64% 11 votes
Military Museums 461 Burgan Blvd, Bldg 80, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
NAME CHANGE: Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Air Force and the history of Travis Air Force Base. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits with a variety of aircraft and artifacts for all ages.
38.5 Miles
95% 37 votes
Beaches Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Open between 8 am and sunset, Cowell Ranch Beach is a scenic beach with honey-colored sand and a cliff overlooking the water. The beach is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.
38.6 Miles
86% 58 votes
Military Museums 461 Burgen Blvd. Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA 94535 MoreLess Info
At the Travis Air Base Museum, tourists can view the site's 35 aircrafts or its military exhibits. The location, which offers picnic areas for families to use, also sells souvenirs at its gift shop.
38.6 Miles
95% 60 votes
Horseback Riding 2660 N Highway 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 MoreLess Info
One is able to take horse tours with Horse N Around Trail Rides. A well maintained ranch and helpful staff take guests on beautiful trail rides through the dunes and along the beach of the Pacific Coast.
38.6 Miles
50% 22 votes
Paintball 1201 W 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Antioch Paintball Park offers a choice of 2 fields, and specializes in small groups and birthday parties. The experienced staff guides and trains first time players to ensure safety. A snack bar is also available on site.
38.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
Paintball 1400 W 4th St, Unit 2, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Gamepod Combat Zone is a large airsoft facility and CQC M.O.U.T Law Enforcement Training Facility. Gamepod features a 120,000 foot airsoft arena, and has rental weapon packages available. Food services are also available through Dacas Refreshments.
38.6 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks W 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Featuring an extensive playground area with a wide variety of climbing structures and other equipment, Antioch City Park also has picnic areas, public restrooms, and open green space. There are benches where parents can sit and watch their kids.
38.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks California Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
Named for William Keating, Keating Park in Vacaville features a variety of youth sports fields, particularly baseball and softball. The park also has a playground with a variety of equipment for kids.
38.8 Miles
61% 31 votes
Parks Bayfront Expy & Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Located on San Francisco Bay, the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park offers biking, hiking, bicycling, dog walking, bird watching and kite flying. The park is surrounded on three sides by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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