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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45.1 Miles
96% 185 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Located inside Tilden Regional Park, the Tilden Park Little Farm features a variety of animals that kids can pet and feed, including sheep, pigs, cows, and goats. The farm also has some scenic hiking trails.
45.3 Miles
95% 57688 votes
332

Alcatraz

Historic Prisons Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
45.3 Miles
44% 9 votes
Horseback Riding 120 Vaca Creek Way, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Consisting of three arenas, Bella Oaks Stables offers horse boarding services to the public. The stables are located close to Briones Regional Park, where they host trail rides through its trail system.
45.5 Miles
82% 319 votes
Gardens 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
45.5 Miles
93% 151 votes
Parks 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709 MoreLess Info
The Berkeley Rose Garden is famed for its 3,000 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, laid out in a terraced amphitheater setting. There are also tennis courts and picnic tables on its 3.64 acres.
45.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 660 Fig Tree Ln, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Holiday Highlands Park is a family-oriented recreational park. It offers several children's playgrounds with swings, spiral slides, jungle gyms and large sand pits, lighted pathways suitable for dog walking and bike rides, and a large multi-use field.
45.6 Miles
97% 97 votes
Parks 1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94701 MoreLess Info
Located next to the Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park features facilities for baseball and basketball along with a multipurpose grass field. The park also offers picnic areas, barbeque grills, hiking trails through the woods and children's playgrounds.
45.7 Miles
90% 151 votes
Parks Northern end of Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94123 MoreLess Info
Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
45.7 Miles
90% 159 votes
Music Venue 1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
45.7 Miles
64% 11 votes
Playgrounds Center Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Hidden Valley Park is a neighborhood park with play structures for children ages two to 12. The park has reservable picnic shelters, trails that lead to Hidden Lake, and green areas for picnicking and lounging.
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