Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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44.3 Miles
93% 135 votes
Historic Sites 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
The John Muir National Historic Site is a dedicated to the founder of the environmental movement. There are several group and walking tours available throughout his home as well as the surrounding land so visitors can learn more about the impact Muir made on society.
44.5 Miles
97% 2525 votes
Parks entrances at Wildcat Canyon Rd & Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Beautiful Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, California is a nature conservancy with free and premium programs dedicated to public education about California's ecosystems, wildlife and horticulture. Most areas of the park are free to enter and are staffed by volunteers.
44.7 Miles
82% 379 votes
Horse Races 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The historic horse racing track Golden Gate Fields is located along the gorgeous San Francisco Bay. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and world-class horse racing at this premier destination.
44.7 Miles
78% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 555 Center Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas is an eight screen theatre with stadium seating. The cinema features new Hollywood releases, has select D-BOX seating, and offers a full-service concession stand.
44.9 Miles
89% 149 votes
Parks 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
A 90 acre park, Cesar Chavez park features remarkable views of the bay bridges as well as of Angel Island and Alcatraz. The park has an off leash dog area, a wildlife sanctuary, and picnic areas.
44.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks Pleasant Hill Rd E, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Nancy Boyd Park is a recently renovated park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and group sports arenas. Amenities include barbecues, restrooms, a gazebo, soccer fields, and baseball fields.
45.0 Miles
89% 840 votes
Shopping Districts Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Berkeley's Fourth Street shopping district offers a variety of boutiques, shops and restaurants nestled in scenic surroundings. Fourth Street is a popular window shopping destination with a low crime rate and sophisticated, elegant atmosphere.
45.0 Miles
96% 28 votes
Botanical Gardens Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 MoreLess Info
Native plants of California are on display at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Spread over 10 acres of land, the garden works at preserving the rare and endangered plant species from the state as a whole.
45.1 Miles
89% 1064 votes
Marinas 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The 52-acre Berkeley Marina easily accommodates 1,100 medium and large watercraft. It features an extensive fishing pier that is free to use and open to the public. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish from the pier.
45.1 Miles
95% 51569 votes
Bridges Lincoln Boulevard, near Doyle Drive and Fort Point, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the United States. The colossal red suspension bridge is one mile long and spans the three-mile Golden Gate strait.
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