- 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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38.9 Miles
Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
38.9 Miles
A movie theater with eight screens, Century Rowland Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
39.1 Miles
Highlands Ranch Park features volleyball courts for those who wish to play a game away from the beach. The 10-acre park also has picnic tables, barbeque grills, and basketball courts.
39.1 Miles
55%
22 votes
James Donlon Blvd & Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509
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Markley Creek Dog Park is a dog park divided into two enclosed sections. One section is for large dogs, and the other is for smaller dogs. The park maintains a dog drinking fountain and doggy bags are provided.
39.3 Miles
Blue Rock Springs Park is a combination outdoor recreation venue and historical site. There are a handful of historic buildings along with large picnic areas, open play sections, children's playground equipment, and a hiking trail.
39.3 Miles
81%
47 votes
1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA 94509
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Set on 780 acres of land, Contra Loma Regional Park & Swim Lagoon offers a reservoir for fishing and swimming. The lagoon has a designated swim area with lifeguards. People can fish catfish, trout, and bass in the reservoir.
39.7 Miles
A wide range of first-run Hollywood films are shown within 14 individual auditoriums at Century Theatres. Select movies are shown in RealD 3D or even High Frame Rate 3D when it is available.
39.7 Miles
71%
17 votes
100 Walnut Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513
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Los Vaqueros Reservoir & Watershed is a nearly 20,000 acre protected watershed that features many trails for hiking and space for shoreline fishing. No private boats are allowed but the marina provides boat rentals and fishing equipment.
40.0 Miles
Balfour-Guthrie Park is 6 acres and offers picnic tables, grills, benches, play and grass areas, tennis and volleyball courts and restrooms. They also have one lighted field that can be used for soccer or baseball.
40.1 Miles
Old Town Novato is comprised of many different storefronts, including thrift shops, salons, banks and many other specialty shops. There are also several restaurants that focus primarily on Mexican cuisine.