- 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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Visitors to Half Moon Bay enjoy spending time at Cowell Ranch State Beach. This beach offers a one-mile circular walking trail that is flat and easy to navigate. Cowell Ranch State Beach also contains many fascinating plant species and is frequently visited by pelicans.
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Mayhews Landing Park is an enclosed park with a gate. It offers two separate climbing structures, swings along with several slides and also features a large grass area at the entrance of the park.
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The Antioch Indoor Sports Center hosts ice and roller hockey, soccer league, bubble soccer, and volley ball games in their indoor sports complex for all ages. Arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and public skating are also available.
40.6 Miles
The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
40.6 Miles
Featuring Lagoon Valley Lake, Pena Adobe Park measures 470 acres and provides access to the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has a dog park, picnic areas, trails for hiking and biking and a multipurpose field.
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Green fields and shady trees make up Ted Fairfield Park. The Dublin park is popular for many sports games due to the large playing fields. The sand volleyball, basketball court and picnic areas are also among the most popular amenities.
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The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
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Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.