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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43.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 1300 Gold Hill Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
Home to Little League Baseball, Cordelia Community Park provides baseball and soccer fields along with horseshoe pits and bocce ball courts. Park facilities include picnic areas, barbecue pits, children's playgrounds, a walking path, fitness stations and a skate park.
43.9 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
44.0 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
44.0 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
44.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Baseball Fields 1315 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Aimed at making students better baseball players, East Bay Baseball Academy is a baseball training facility offering a number of services available to its visitors. Students at the academy have the opportunity for private lessons, specialized clinics, and camps.
44.4 Miles
92% 484 votes
Aquariums 100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
44.4 Miles
96% 1836 votes
Walking Trails Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Santa Cruz, California, West Cliff Drive is a popular hiking spot that offers beautiful views of the rocky beach and pounding surf below. Walking, biking and in-line skating are all permitted on West Cliff Drive.
44.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 115 Lauritzen Ln, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Located on the San Joaquin River, Lauritzen Yacht Harbor provides a 100 ft. long launch ramp for visitors to launch their boat from. The facilities includes a fish cleaning station, dry storage, and a security station.
44.6 Miles
81% 736 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There are lots of shops, restaurants and the Sea Lions at the end of the pier. Rent a boat or go on boat rides from Santa Cruz Wharf
44.6 Miles
69% 118 votes
Bowling 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Broadwalk Bowl offers a four week learn to bowl program, bowling leagues, and open bowling. The facility also offers parties for all age groups, a bar, and karaoke or a live band five nights a week.
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