- 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
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Blufftop Coastal Park is a scenic and peaceful natural area that offers beach access, walking, running, and biking trails that wind through the surrounding woods, and benches to sit and relax.
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Linda Mar Beach is considered to be one of the most used beaches in the city. Features of the beach include surfing with various surf camps, recreational trails along the ocean, and on-leash dog walking.
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Rockaway Beach is a plaza that includes stores such as gift shops, professional offices, a gas station, and several restaurants. The area also has a UPS store, workout facilities, and a tire service area.
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The Pacifica State Beach is a recreational beach that includes a walking trial that follows the coastline and can be used for running, walking, or biking. The beach also provides surfing camps and lessons.
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Sea Side Bowling Pro Shop is a retailer of bowling balls and equipment in addition to providing repair, drilling and other pro services. The shop is open evenings during the week and closed on Sundays.
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Classic Bowling Center is open 7 days a week, offering fun for the whole family with modern amenities and plenty of bowling balls to choose from. Guests can reserve lanes online, as well as book parties at this popular spot.
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214 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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California Canoe & Kayak is a paddesports company that offers both classes and trips for sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. They also have boats and gear available for rent.
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1.3 miles long, Devil's Slide Trail is a paved, multi-use trail with separate lanes that is frequented by hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail features pet waste stations, bike racks, drinking fountains and restrooms.
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The Pedro Point Headlands are a scenic ocean-side location composed of jutting rocks and jagged cliffs that extend out into the ocean. The Headlands are a popular location for hiking and other outdoor activities.
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One of the many excellent surfing locations in Half Moon Bay, the waters at Mavericks are always peppered with surfers and wakeboarding enthusiasts. The Bay's waters are often surprisingly cold, and full-body wetsuits are highly recommended.