Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Mateo, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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46.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
46.5 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
46.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1-429 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 MoreLess Info
The renowned Cornell Park is a recreational park that features amenities for the surrounding community. The park includes a baseball field, a soccer fields, tennis courts, restrooms, benches, and picnic tables.
46.6 Miles
79% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 122 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
46.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
46.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
46.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bay 161-177 Seacliff Dr E, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
47.0 Miles
87% 119 votes
National & State Parks Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 acres of manicured trailers, Petaluma's Shollenberger Park is a beautiful wetland park. Visitors have access to restrooms with running water, water fountains and a quaint wooden fishing pier.
47.0 Miles
45% 177 votes
Family Fun Center 4300 Central Pl, Fairfield, CA 94534 MoreLess Info
A family recreation facility, Scandia Family Center features two 18-hole miniature golf courses along with a laser tag arena, bumper boats and a go-kart track. It also offers a children's playground, arcade games, party hosting and a snack bar.
47.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 331 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 MoreLess Info
Specializing in the stand-up version of this unique sport, Discovery Bay Paddleboards both sells and rents equipment for enthusiasts. The staff also offer lessons and guided tours to help initiate new riders into the hobby.
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