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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A visit to this place with an amazing atmosphere allows for an unforgettable dining experience
7.4 Miles
96% 26 votes
Landmarks 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Located in front of a historic 1910 courthouse with Greek Revival architecture, Courthouse Square is a town square that hosts community events. Visitors can attend local concerts, festivals, and art shows in the square.
7.5 Miles
53% 15 votes
Marinas 95 Harbor Master Rd Slip 1, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Oyster Point Marina is a publicly owned and managed marina that offers numerous docking slips, a fishing pier, and launch and fueling amenities. The marina also has an attached park with hiking trails, picnic areas, and a small beach.
7.5 Miles
70% 285 votes
Movie Theaters 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, Redwood Downtown 20 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, an XD auditorium and a lobby cafe with food and beverages.
7.5 Miles
74% 90 votes
Music Venue 2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
The Fox Theatre is a historic theatre that showcases live performances. The theatre offers ballet, musical performances, Broadway shows, and cultural activities; it has balcony seating and a historic feel.
7.6 Miles
94% 51 votes
Playgrounds 1264 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
La Petite Playhouse offers an assortment of indoor obstacles and climbing structures for children to play in. The playhouse is ocean themed, featuring slides, fields, and tubes to climb in.
7.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Horseback Riding 650 Cape Breton Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Golden Gate Stables is an equestrian center that provides a number of services and amenities for horses and their owners to enjoy. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and summer riding camps are among the services provided.
7.7 Miles
95% 41 votes
Badminton 245 S Spruce Ave, Ste 700, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Bintang Badminton Academy offers great courts, training and a pro-shop. They provide three types of training styles for people of all ages and skill levels and also offers classes and camps, private lessons and team.
7.7 Miles
89% 18 votes
Walking Trails Crystal Springs Road, Skyline Blvd, San Bruno, CA 94066 MoreLess Info
The Crystal Springs Walking Trail is a part of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail designated for hikers, joggers and equestrians. The trail offers views of the Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir and connects several other trails in the area.
7.8 Miles
42% 50 votes
Bowling 237 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080 MoreLess Info
Brentwood Bowl offers a fun way for businesses to build camaraderie among their staff, kids to have memorable birthday parties with their family and friends, and avid bowlers to make friends that they will have for a lifetime.
7.9 Miles
63% 79 votes
Skating Rinks 1303 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 MoreLess Info
Visitors can go freestyle rollerskating and watch others practice tricks at the indoor skating rink at Redwood Roller Rink. On Saturdays visitors can skate under the lights with disco music.
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