- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Rosa, California, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Skating Rinks.
- From Annadel State Park to Spring Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Rosa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Guerneville.
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Bird’s-eye vistas of vineyards and distant mountains come into view as FAA-certified pilots whisk passengers away in a hot air balloon
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Van De Leur Park is reputed as being a well maintained and carefully landscaped park. The park features a decorative central fountain with a sculpture of a firefighter. The park also offers green open fields and a walking path.
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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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Visitors who are interested in going horseback riding or camping may enjoy what Chanslor Ranch has to offer. The location also hosts special events and weddings, hosts group retreats, and offers lodging ion both the Ranch View and Mountain View rooms.
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Bodega Rock, also known as Bodega Head, offers access to a variety of hiking trails which provide scenic blufftop views. At the highest vantage point, guests may have the opportunity to observe migrating gray whales.
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The site known as Mammoth Rocks is considered to be a place where prehistoric mammoths rubbed against stone piles for grooming. The rocks are situated near a cliff that overlooks the water and provides panoramic views of the area.
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The Potter Schoolhouse is a location that was used in the famous Alfred Hitchbook film 'The Birds.' Visitors of the site are not able to get close to the schoolhouse and the site is now a private residence.
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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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The Sonoma Driving Tours offers guests the opportunity to listen to an audio CD while touring Bodega Bay and the back roads of the area. The site offers scenic views for guests who are interested in photo opportunities.
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Highway 1, 1/2 mile west of Hwy 12 intersection, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
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Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm is a family friendly fishing pond stocked with rainbow trout that is primed for a sure catch. All aspects of fishing are handled, from the pole and bait to cleaning and prep for the trip home.
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Situated on 378-acres of land, the Chanslor Guest Ranch & Stables is a ranch that supports activities such as camping, horseback riding, kayaking, and hiking. The ranch is open to the public and has ocean view rooms.