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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47.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bike Paths The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Polo Grounds Park is a 62 acre community park that is family-friendly and primarily used for sport. The park features multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds and open grass fields for various sports and picnicking.
47.1 Miles
71% 49 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
47.1 Miles
67% 18 votes
Dog Park The Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A one-acre canine recreation facility, Aptos Dog Park is located within Polo Grounds Park. The park provides a bark surface with drinking water, benches and chairs along with a shaded area and a separate field for small dogs.
47.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Beaches Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.
47.3 Miles
92% 24 votes
Farms & Ranches 1615 Half Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
In addition to the locally grown tree-ripened fruit, Andry's Orchard also offers gourmet food items, confections, nuts and custom gift baskets. They also host seasonal events, including pumpkin patches and visits from Santa Claus.
47.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 600 W Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Housed inside a beautiful 1911 Craftsman style once belonging to famed organist John Acton, the Morgan Hill Museum is now a popular attraction for visitors to the Morgan Hill area. The museum holds archives, artifacts, maps and clippings from the towns past.
48.0 Miles
91% 133 votes
Farms & Ranches 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 MoreLess Info
Located near the foothills of Sonoma Valley, Nicholson Ranch is a popular destination for wine tours. The surrounding landscape is well-maintained, furnished with picnic tables and couches as well as a pond . The host is friendly and knowledgable about his wines.
48.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 2330 Diana Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Big Oak Ranch is a horse care facility located on 57 acres in the foothills of Morgan Hill. On-site services include horse training, several trails, and lessons, either on your own horse of theirs.
48.2 Miles
75% 16 votes
Factory Tours 3810 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
See how stickers are made at the tour of Mrs. Grossman's factory. While you're there, pick up a few rolls of stickers at discount prices.
48.4 Miles
69% 91 votes
Factory Tours 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield, CA MoreLess Info
Budweiser Brewery Tours is a tour company that offers tours, which include a visit to the 'Flights of Fairfield'. The tours include information about brewing beer and can accommodate up to 8 people.
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