Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Mateo, CA

  • The list below includes 706 free or cheap things to do in or near San Mateo, California, including 127 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Running/Jogging.
  • From The San Mateo Japanese Garden to Sawyer Camp Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Mateo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Berkeley.
  • The list below includes 706 free or cheap things to do in or near San Mateo, California, including 127 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Running/Jogging.
  • From The San Mateo Japanese Garden to Sawyer Camp Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Mateo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Berkeley.
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40.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 2987 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, Pittsburg, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
With baseball fields, soccer fields, and horseshoe play areas, Central Park provides a variety of entertainment opportunities to its visitors. The eight-acre park also has a large picnic site, designed for a total capacity of 100 people.
40.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 8th St & Herb White Way, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Mariner Park has a multipurpose baseball field with bleachers, making this a suitable location for a corporate team sports event. The site also has a tot lot playground and a large playground so children of all ages can play safely.
40.4 Miles
91% 74 votes
Movie Theaters 4085 Century Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Maya Cinemas offers its guests the chance to watch first-run movies, including those which are presented in 3D. The theater features reclining seats that are positioned so as to provide a suitable amount of leg room.
40.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 515 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The Pittsburg Historical Society & Museum offers its guests the chance to learn about the history of the area through its past-downtown exhibit, which features old dentists shops and fire equipment. The location also has historical items on display.
40.4 Miles
74% 35 votes
Bowling 3300 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Delta Bowl is a recreational bowling alley that features an arcade, junior bowling leagues, adult bowling leagues, and 36-lanes. The facility offers free Wi-Fi and is available for birthday parties.
40.5 Miles
90% 21 votes
Hiking Trails Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy several hiking trails that offer variety of natural scenery at Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve. The trails feature free ranging live stock, mainly cows, and also pass through residential areas.
40.5 Miles
91% 32 votes
Breweries 300 Cumberland Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The E J Phair Brewing Company produces IPAs, blonde ales, pale ales, and brown ales. Guests of the site can also enjoy a meal, with offerings including wood-fried pizza and club sandwiches.
40.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Marinas 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
The Pittsburg Marina is a 575 slip municipal marina that provides boaters with easy access to the upper delta region of the San Francisco Bay. The marina provides amenities including public transportation, a dockside market, and restaurants.
40.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Fishing 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Fish Hookers provides private charters for up to six people, beginners to pros. The boat is fully equipped for fishing the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, and the Delta and San Francisco Bay for salmon, striped bass, sturgeon, and more.
40.6 Miles
56% 41 votes
Movie Theaters 4204 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Deer Valley 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, independent films, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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