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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Diners enjoy each other’s company while they munch on fresh salads before cooking entrees fondue-style at the table
9.5 Miles
86% 29 votes
Parks 600 Sharp Park Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
A variety of animals make their home at Milagra Ridge. This includes several endangered species such as the Mission blue. Equipped with a paved trail, bicyclers are also welcome at the ridge.
9.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Farmers Markets 270 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Land and Sea Farmer's Market at Half Moon Bay is a fairly new establishment. The market offers a variety of products from fresh fruits and vegetables, home-made ginger ale to various arts and crafts trinkets. There is also a separate play area for young children.
9.6 Miles
61% 31 votes
Parks Bayfront Expy & Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Located on San Francisco Bay, the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park offers biking, hiking, bicycling, dog walking, bird watching and kite flying. The park is surrounded on three sides by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
9.6 Miles
93% 80 votes
Parks Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
9.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Mori Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sharp Park/Mori Point is a 2-mile trail that is family friendly and dog friendly that can be used for running, walking, or mountain biking. Mori Point is an overlook that sits above Sharp Park Beach.
9.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Batting Cages 640 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Pacifica Cages features indoor baseball and softball batting cages and is also a training facility with camps for individuals and teams. They offer 4 hitting cages with pitching machines and a clay bullpen with dual mounds.
9.8 Miles
89% 18 votes
Beaches Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
Tide pools, ample sand, and scenic views are among the characteristics that make Moss Beach a popular location to visit. Visitors have the opportunity to view a large variety of marine life that washes up on the shoreline as well.
9.8 Miles
88% 276 votes
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Sea Bowl

Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Bowl is a 32-lane bowling alley that also has glow-in-the-dark lanes, bumpers, a video game arcade, and billiards tables. The alley can be rented out for corporate events and birthday parties.
9.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Skate Parks 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Pacifica Skate Park is a large, outdoor skateboard and skating park. It features several concrete bowls, ramps and rails for skaters to ride and do tricks on, and it holds various skate contests with open registrations.
9.9 Miles
74% 88 votes
Beaches Poplar Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Poplar Beach is popular with animal lovers because dogs on leashes are allowed right on the beach, and, in addition, riders can ride horses on the beach. This beach connects to the Coastside Trail, and has stunning views of the ocean.
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