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Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains
Bay Area Discovery Museum is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

1. Bay Area Discovery Museum

8.8
557 McReynolds Rd (at Fort Baker), Sausalito, CA
Museum · 46 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Best on a sunny day, but plenty of fun indoor activities for a rainy days as well, especially the Tot Spot, Art Studios and sing-a-longs. First Wed of the month is free.

Bay Model Visitor Center is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

2. Bay Model Visitor Center

7.5
2100 Bridgeway (at Marinship Way), Sausalito, CA
Science Museum · Marinship · 15 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Admission is free. Fascinating for young and old alike. Self-guided, but tours are available for groups with advanced reservations. Has been featured on MythBusters.

Heath Ceramics is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

3. Heath Ceramics

9.2
400 Gate 5 Rd, Sausalito, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Marinship · 9 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Offer tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome, but best to call ahead. Free tour covers every step of the ceramic-making process.

Marin Theatre Company is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

4. Marin Theatre Company

7.7
397 Miller Ave (btwn Camino Alto and La Goma St.), Mill Valley, CA
Performing Arts Venue · 3 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Local theatre troupe offers matinees - a great rainy day activity!

Mill Valley Community Center is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

5. Mill Valley Community Center

8.2
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA
Community Center · Bayfront - Enchanted Knolls - Shelter Ridge · 5 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: You do not need to be a Mill Valley resident to enjoy the Fitness and Aquatic Center, which includes an indoor pool with a waterslide.

play-well TEKnologies is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

6. play-well TEKnologies

7.8
216 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA
Toy Store · 2 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: It's the largest drop-in LEGO center in the country. Weekdays: $9/hr per child ($7 for age 5 and under). Avoid on the weekends if possible.

Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

7. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center

8.6
1118 4th St (at A St), San Rafael, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown San Rafael · 13 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Sign up for their mailings or follow on social media so you know about their special events. You can't buy tickets online through major sites, but online ordering is available on their site.

Cowgirl Creamery at Pt Reyes Station is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

8. Cowgirl Creamery at Pt Reyes Station

9.0
80 4th St. (at Tomales Bay Foods), Point Reyes Station, CA
Cheese Store · 43 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Offer a variety of tours, classes and special events at their different locations.

Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

9. Lagunitas Brewing Company

9.3
1280 N McDowell Blvd (at Scott St), Petaluma, CA
Brewery · 207 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Offer free tours. Note, the Taproom is closed Mon and Tuesday, but it's heated so no need to shy away on a cold day. Plus, live music in the afternoons.

Driven Raceway is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

10. Driven Raceway

7.4
4601 Redwood Dr (Millbrae Ave), Rohnert Park, CA
Race Track · 8 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: In addition to the raceway, they have race-themed glow-in-the-dark Black Light Mini Golf Course, mini-bowling alley and an arcade.

Copperfield's Books is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

11. Copperfield's Books

7.2
176 N Main St (btwn McKinley & Bodega), Sebastopol, CA
Bookstore · 4 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: 6 locations in Sonoma and Napa counties. Easy to get lost amongst their stacks. Also host many author events and special book clubs. And they buy used books.

Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

12. Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center

9.0
2301 Hardies Ln (at W Steele Ln), Santa Rosa, CA
Museum · 52 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Best feature: two-story-high mosaic of a classic Charlie Brown scene made from over 3,000 Peanuts strips printed on ceramic tiles. Museum Mondays: special mornings for children aged 1-5.

Snoopy's Home Ice is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

13. Snoopy's Home Ice

8.8
1667 W Steele Ln (btwn Range Ave and Hardies Ln), Santa Rosa, CA
Skating Rink · 12 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Midday Specials: (No Holidays) Mon-Thurs, 12-2PM. $5.00 for all ages (includes Admission & Skate Rental). Coffee Club: For Adults. Includes a half hour lesson, skate rental, coffee and a donut. $14.00

Vertex Climbing Center is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

14. Vertex Climbing Center

7.6
3358 Coffey Ln, Santa Rosa, CA
Gym and Studio · 4 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Day passes are $14 ($10 for ages 17 and under). First time climbers will need to take a class.

The Spa at Solage is one of Best Things To Do In The North Bay When It Rains.

15. The Spa at Solage

8.3
755 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA
Spa · 11 tips and reviews

Frank Howard AllenFrank Howard Allen: Warm up on a cold rainy day with the mudslide - a three part experience that starts in a heated room, is followed by a soak in a mineral tub, and ends with relaxation in anti-gravity chairs.