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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35.6 Miles
90% 31 votes
History Museums 555 Hangar Ave, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
The Hamilton Field History Museum opened in 2010 to communicate to the public the role of the Hamilton Army Airfield in the development of Marin County. The Museum represents the history of civilian and military groups in Hamilton.
35.6 Miles
98% 56 votes
Paintball 1230 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Featuring 9 fields, American Paintball Park offers visitors a 6.6 acre facility for competitive paintball games. The park also has laser tag, with detachable head sensors and XM7 Skinny’s included with admission.
35.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Movie Theaters Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
North Bay Mobile Drive-In holds semi-monthly flash mob cinema style movie showings where patrons can watch free drive-in movies and purchase concessions like cupcakes, popcorn and sodas. They also hold raffles and run on donations.
35.8 Miles
87% 15 votes
Art Museum 500 Palm Avenue,, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Located at the Novato Art Center, the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art houses over 40 artists in studios on the grounds. The museum has a main art gallery, classroom and store as well as the Ron Collins lobby gallery.
35.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 268 W Seaview Drive, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Overlook Park is a neighborhood park that has a walking trail that can be used for running and biking. The park also has a play structure that includes a swing set, stairs, and a slide.
36.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 1595 Railroad Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215 acre park. Attractions include hiking, biking, scenic views, and picnicking. Visitors can also participate in guided park tours and regular special events.
36.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Magic Shows 12 Brookline Drive, Novato, CA 94949 MoreLess Info
Jay Alexander of Jay Alexander Magic & Entertainment is a genuine and humorous comedian and magician performing throughout the Novato area. Available for event bookings, visitors can also find his public show listings on his website.
36.1 Miles
88% 48 votes
Archery 3001 Bayshore Rd, Ste 9, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Fat Shafts Archery is an indoor archery range, service shop, and retail store that gives educational archery lessons. The shop offers advanced archery classes and is available for birthday parties.
36.3 Miles
89% 81 votes
Walking Trails 1 State Park Rd, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Benicia State Recreation Area will be able to go picnicking, bird watching, and fishing. The site is also an ideal location for guests who wish to go cycling, running, walking, or roller skating.
36.3 Miles
53% 32 votes
Bowling 148 Lincoln Rd E, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
Traditional ten pin bowling is offered at Kentwig Lanes, which caters mostly to open bowling sessions. There are also league bowling times and special discounts during the week for multiple games at a reduced price.
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