- The list below includes 505 free or cheap things to do in or near Los Altos, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Playgrounds.
- From Shoup Park to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Los Altos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Cupertino.
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Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
16.8 Miles
89%
103 votes
50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010
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Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
16.9 Miles
A Cinemark theater, the Century Downtown 12 is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, and is located at the center of a variety of restaurants and bars.
16.9 Miles
Situated beside the San Francisco Bay, Ryder Court Park not only has an excellent bay-side trail, but playground areas, reservable and drop-in picnic tables, a large lawn, restrooms, and an aquatic play area.
17.0 Miles
At over 6 miles, Sawyer Camp Trail is a favorite for locals to enjoy scenic views or a bit of exercise. The paved rolling path is perfect for joggers and bikers, as well as those interested in breath-taking photo opportunities.
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26 votes
Skyline Blvd & Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096
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The Sawyer Camp Trail is a segment of the larger Crystal Springs Regional Trail and is designated for bicyclists, hikers, joggers and equestrians. The best known trail in San Mateo County, Sawyer Camp is about six miles in length.
17.0 Miles
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272 votes
Crystal Springs Rd & Skyline Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A popular paved trail wide enough for two-way traffic, Sawyer Camp Trail at Crystal Springs Reservoir is designed for hikers, joggers, and bicyclists, and horseback riders. The trail features restrooms at either end as well as picnic areas.
17.0 Miles
87%
54 votes
San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
17.1 Miles
At Pelican Point Beach, visitors can access a tide pool or go diving and surfing. The location also contains tent areas and RV sites with electric hookups for those who wish to stay overnight.
17.2 Miles
Offering separate play spaces for large and small dogs, the Eden Greenway Dog Park also features play space for people. The park is equipped with a basketball court, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills and a picnic area.