- 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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At Twin Creeks, visitors can join a baseball league or watch a game at one of the 10 softball and baseball fields. The clubhouse has an arcade, bar, and lounge for watching sports games on television.
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In operation for over 160 years, Deer Hollow Farm is now a nonprofit environmental education facility that attracts more than 100,000 students each year. The farm hosts a variety of programs that vary by season.
20.7 Miles
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656 votes
Can be reached by Highways 1, 101, 280 and 880, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a park and green space near the bridge. Great views and plenty of places to relax.
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11 votes
636 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965
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The Cooking School at Cavallo Point offers cooking lessons on a variety of culinary topics. A good place to mingle with others who enjoy cooking.
20.7 Miles
At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
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Visitors can enjoy a high end night club with a full stage, catwalk, and LED lights at the Pure Lounge. The lounge hosts live entertainment and a variety of special events.
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22500 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
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The 3,988-acre Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve includes 24 miles of trails of varying degrees of difficulty to hike, bike, or horseback ride across. It also features a working farm with many animals.
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78%
49 votes
999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088
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Featuring 105 acres of wetlands, City of Sunnyvale's Baylands Park has over 70 developed acres with grass meadows, an amphitheater and picnic sites with water, grills and tables. It offers a discovery playground with fossil dig area and walking trails.
20.9 Miles
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15 votes
Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
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Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
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Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.