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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30.0 Miles
66% 148 votes
Movie Theaters 125 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Century 16 Downtown is a 16 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and reserved seating. The theater airs first rum films and 3D films and also has a cafe and a game room.
30.1 Miles
88% 261 votes
Parks 16240 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95121 MoreLess Info
Alum Rock Park offers walking trails with some beautiful rock formations. A nice place to spend a day during the summer.
30.1 Miles
80% 49 votes
Parks 18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA 95140 MoreLess Info
Joseph D. Grant County Park is located at the east of Santa Clara Valley.It offers mountain biking, hiking and birdwatching. The Park also offers camp sites.
30.1 Miles
83% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shadelands Ranch Museum features Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history. Built in 1903, it houses collections of old newspapers, photographs, and government records and is open for individual research or tours.
30.2 Miles
100% 22 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 550 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Celebrating a time-honored sport of Marin County, the Marin Bocce Federation presents locals and visitors the opportunity to play bocce in both relaxed or tournament settings. The center features eight exterior courts, two indoor courts, and a picnic area.
30.2 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks 1039 Hampton Drive, Concord, CA 94518 MoreLess Info
A four acre city park, Len Hester Park sits on rolling, hilly ground, and offers scenic green space and trees. The park offers a walking path and picnic areas, as well as an open field.
30.2 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
30.2 Miles
88% 34 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Park is a large wooded area with plenty of space for picnics and other outdoor activities. It includes multiple playgrounds for toddlers and older children, as well as basketball courts, a softball field and a swimming pool.
30.2 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park & Pool is a swimming complex and splash park (or 'sprayground') The complex houses two swimming pools, a four foot deep, medium-size training pool and a 25-yard regulation pool.
30.3 Miles
94% 36 votes
Baseball Fields 1115 Second Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
Sports fan enjoy taking in a San Rafael Pacifics Baseball game at Albert Park. The park, favorited by locals, features entertainment and quality food, to accompany the game.
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