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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41.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
Art Gallery 1316 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 MoreLess Info
Lee Youngman Galleries hosts a variety of oil and watercolor paintings. Artists are both local and from around the country.
41.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Homes 1300 Cedar Street, Calistoga, CA MoreLess Info
Built in 1871 by Calistoga's first judge, the Palmer House is a quintessential example of Second Empire style. The home is now a private residence, and belongs to the National Register of Historic Places.
41.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Stonegate Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park, Stonegate Park features a large open green space as well as a baseball field and playground area with a variety of equipment. There are no restrooms, though, so visitors should plan accordingly.
41.9 Miles
62% 352 votes
Forests 4100 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga, CA 94515 MoreLess Info
The Petrified Forest explains the history and mechanics behind this geological wonder. Tickets are ten dollars each.
41.9 Miles
75% 171 votes
Malls 2774 Paragon Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
Livermore Premium Outlets is located on Paragon Outlets Drive in Livermore California, just near the freeway. They have 130 outlet stores, a foodcourt and a family bathroom with a chabging table for the mothers that want to shop.
41.9 Miles
94% 88 votes
History Museums 1311 Washington St, Calistoga, CA 94515 MoreLess Info
The permanent exhibits at the Sharpsteen Museum are designed to show the history of the upper Napa Valley from prehistory to post World War I. In addition to the exhibits, the museum features dioramas that depict Calistoga during its time in the 1860s when it was a resort.
41.9 Miles
83% 29 votes
Art Museum 351 Homer, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Highlighting inventions and technological advancements, The Museum of American Heritage features many interesting exhibits. A diverse collection, displays include artifacts such as typewriters and phonographs, as well as appliances like vacuums, stoves and refrigerators.
41.9 Miles
91% 23 votes
Parks Sharon Park Dr & Lassen Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Highlighted by a natural wooded area and picturesque lake, Sharon Park offers visitors a place to play and relax. The nearly 10-acre facility features a picnic area, playground, walking path and shaded seating areas.
41.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks First & Neal Sts., Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Host to the annual summer Concert in the Park series, Lions Wayside Park features large open green spaces, playgrounds for kids, and picnic areas including barbecue grills and covered tables.
41.9 Miles
94% 96 votes
Visitor Centers 1133 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515 MoreLess Info
A good first stop for visitors to the Napa Valley area, the Calistoga Visitors Center features a large collection of maps, brochures, and other informative materials, as well as a knowledgeable staff.
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