- The list below includes 561 free or cheap things to do in or near Daly City, California, including 129 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Horseback Riding and Bowling.
- From San Bruno Mountain State & County Park to Thornton Beach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Daly City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Berkeley.
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                214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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            California Canoe & Kayak is a paddesports company that offers both classes and trips for sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. They also have boats and gear available for rent.        
    
    
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                122 Ave Granada, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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            Organizing fishing excursions to Half Moon Bay, The New Captain Pete helps visitors catch crab, salmon, and more. The captain provides all the equipment necessary for catching the fish, and will clean the fish as well.        
    
    
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            Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.        
    
    
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            Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.        
    
    
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            Traditional-style bowling is available AMF Southshore Lanes across 40 individual lanes. Flat-screen televisions have been installed at each of the lanes to provide crystal clear score tracking, and there is an on-site video game arcade and six billiard tables.        
    
    
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            Located on a 153-acre campus, the College of San Mateo is a higher education facility that features more than 20 student clubs and serves 10,000 students. The college also provides transfer services, cultural activities, and employment assistance.        
    
    
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                1097 Seal Ct, San Mateo, CA 94497
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            Parkside Aquatic Park & Launch Ramp features a beach, two playgrounds, reservable and drop-in picnic areas, restrooms and the boating launch ramp. Swimming is allowed but there are no lifeguards on duty.        
    
    
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            As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.        
    
    
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                Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA 
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            Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.        
    
    
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            While it serves mainly seafood dishes, the Miramar Beach Restaurant also has days when it presents its clients special menus. Grammy nominated Terry Disley creates the atmosphere from Thursday until Sunday.