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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42.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1210 Sunset Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
The Antioch Indoor Sports Center hosts ice and roller hockey, soccer league, bubble soccer, and volley ball games in their indoor sports complex for all ages. Arcade games, batting cages, party packages, and public skating are also available.
42.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Piers & Boardwalks W 1st Street, Antioch, CA 94509 MoreLess Info
Often referred to as the Antioch Bridge Pier, the Antioch Public Fishing Pier is a 535 foot long, 16 foot wide fishing pier. Fishers can catch bass, flounder, catfish, pike, steelhead, and salmon.
42.1 Miles
67% 12 votes
Swimming Pool 195 Griffth Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Offering swim passes, Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex provides a life guard monitored lap pool for community use. The pool also has two multilevel water slides and a wadding pool for younger children.
42.1 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Covering 139 acres, Stafford Lake County Park offers fishing, picnicking, playground, disc golf, volleyball and horseshoe courts. This lakeside park is also home to large-scale events such as musical performances and festivals.
42.2 Miles
83% 18 votes
Disc Golf 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 MoreLess Info
The Stafford Lake Disc Golf Course is a professional disc golf course that doesn't allow dogs. Wildlife that can be seen at the park include deer, geese, ground squirrels, wild turkey, vultures, and hawks.
42.3 Miles
50% 6 votes
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King Park

Dog Park 1379 Bauer Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Let the dogs run free at King Park in Brentwood, California. With two separate parks for small and large dogs, owner's furry friends can play in peace with plenty of seating and water fountains for pets and people alike.
42.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 3841 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the beauty of Brentwood, California exploring the active wonders of Veteran's Park. With a playground, volleyball courts, grassy areas, picnic areas, and attached skate and water parks, families can enjoy an exciting day of play at the park.
42.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Swimming Pool 3877 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
A pool and spa building service, Sandcreek Pools plans, installs, and constructs a wide variety of pools, hot tubs, and other water features. The company also does landscaping work for ponds, fountains, and similar structures.
42.9 Miles
73% 40 votes
Bowling 5000 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Harvest Park Bowl offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides arcade games, a lounge with pool tables and adult beverages, flat-screen monitors and a snack bar.
42.9 Miles
78% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 641 1st Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a movie downtown at Delta Cinema in Brentwood, California. This old time movie theatre plays the newest of titles at the most reasonable of prices, with specialty movie nights throughout the year.
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