- 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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            Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.        
    
    
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            Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.        
    
    
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            As the highest point of Angel Island, Mt. Livermore offers 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay area. Visitors can access the island by ferry, or adventure to the island with a personal boat or rented kayak.        
    
    
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            San Mateo's Beresford Park is a municipal park that offers a variety of amenities. The park has baseball, basketball, and tennis facilities, public restrooms, a playground, a skating area, and a community garden.        
    
    
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                1851 Lexington Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
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            The Highlands Recreation District is a family friendly district that is most widely known for being the home of a municipal pool. The district also offers free bike skills days as well as a free bike rodeo for entertainment.        
    
    
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            Jack London's Cabin is a great place to learn more about the author's life and history. The cabin is in a decent condition with its tiled floors and an impressive statue of London himself.        
    
    
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                P.O. Box 460, Alameda, CA 94501
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            The USS Hornet is a military museum that contains a number of aircrafts on exhibit, including jets, helicopters, and propellers. The location also hosts special events for guests to enjoy, including a Halloween event that features live music and special tours of a haunted ship.        
    
    
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            The historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex was originally founded in 1932. It was recently fully restored with an adjoining bistro restaurant and presents first-run Hollywood films in addition to classic family films daily.        
    
    
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            The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is a historic theater that shows first-run movies in a stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to it is the Cinema Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar that offers specials in conjunction with the theater.        
    
    
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            Featuring classic video games, High Scores Arcade focuses on arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as music from the 1970s and 1980s. It offers dozens of games to play and a high score board for top achievers.