- The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Sonoma, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Buildings, Landmarks, Race Tracks and Beaches.
 - From Sonoma Coast State Beach to Sonoma Plaza, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sonoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Benicia, Vallejo, Petaluma and Novato.
 
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            Writer's bookstore specializes in books to help inspire writers. You may see a few, or many people, sitting around the store writing books that will one day be famous.        
    
    
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            The Austin Creek SRA, or State Recreation Area, sits alongside Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The area features twenty miles of trails for hiking with remarkable wilderness views, and has a campground.        
    
    
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                261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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            City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.        
    
    
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            Palladium is a night club with mainstream music and crowd. If going, prepare for a crowd and some steep prices.        
    
    
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            Within close proximity of many other popular San Francisco neighborhoods including Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach is a busy community and home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars. It is a great place to walk and take in the city sites.        
    
    
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            Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.        
    
    
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            Visitors can take in the beauty of nature whilst walking the paths of the Gardens at Heather Farms located in Walnut Creek, California. A series of natural gardens surround the nearby lake, highlighted by the beautiful roses when in season.        
    
    
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            Buddha's Universal Church welcomes practitioners from all sects of Buddhism. They have classes for those who would like to learn more about Buddhist teachings.        
    
    
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            Jackson Square
                
                Jackson Street between Battery and Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94111
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            Jackson Square is a neighbourhood which houses some of the oldest buildings in San Franscisco, some dating as far back as the 1850's with their iron shutters still intact. It's better to visit the place with an experienced guide to learn more about its history.        
    
    
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            In Nob Hill you will find Grace Cathedral and movie locations like the Rock and Vertigo. Financial District and architectural icons of Julia Morgan, Willis Polkand and George Kellham.