- The list below includes 732 free or cheap things to do in or near San Carlos, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Trampoline Parks, Aviation Museums and Children's Play Area.
- From Burton Park to Laurel Street Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Carlos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
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            Enjoy a selection of local tasting flights brewed on-site to appeal to all tastes and preferences         
    
    
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            A multi-purpose facility, Burton Park provides activities for the entire family. Some features of the park include a kiddie playground with ample seating, tennis courts, bandstand, picnic area and bocce court.        
    
    
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            Laurel Street Park is a park that offers picnic benches and shade trees to sit under along with a big jungle gym. The park also features a basketball hoop and big open grass area for baseball, soccer or walking dogs.        
    
    
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            Located on 2.6 acres of residential land, Laureola Park is a public park offering a variety of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center.        
    
    
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                2600 Melendy, Corner of Melendy Dr & Aberdeen Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
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            Highlands Park is the city's main sports complex and provides a range of recreational amenities. These activities include a ball diamond, benches, jogging path, picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, soccer field and tennis courts.        
    
    
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            Sitting on twenty-one scenic acres is Arguello Park. The San Carlos community park is home to an array of amenities including picnic areas, a baseball diamond, children's playground, BB grills, hiking trails and lighted tennis courts.        
    
    
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            Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.        
    
    
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            Operated by the City of San Carlos, Crestview Park features a variety of amenities, including a playground with varied and elaborate play structures, a soccer field, basketball courts, and a walking and running trail.        
    
    
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                2451 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070
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            The San Carlos Avenue Neighborhood Park is a neighborhood park that includes an open turf area, a drinking fountain, picnic tables, benches, and barbecue stations. The park also contains a swing set and climbing obstacles for children.        
    
    
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            The .66-acre Cedar Street Pars is a community park that features multiple basketball courts, benches, picnic tables, and a playground. The park also has a barbecue pit as well as a paved walkway.        
    
    
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            At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.