- 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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Menu of more than 200 different sandwiches served on freshly baked Dutch Crunch bread and slathered with signature Dirty Sauce
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At Clay Park, visitors can bring their children to two playground areas with swings, climbing structures, and slides. The playground has a short walking path and picnic tables near it.
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Founded in 2012, the Synergy Badminton Club is a tennis facility that aims to foster an open, personable, and comfortable culture. The club has 8 Olympic sized courts, a full service pro shop, and a fitness room.
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Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
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Sharp Park offers stunning scenic views of the ocean. There are a number of tree-lined hiking trails and well maintained pathways, as well as a long flight of stairs leading to the bluffs.
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Located indoors, Oceana Swimming Pool is a lap pool that can fit more than 600 people at full capacity. The pool has several diving boards and a basketball hoop for guests to play with.
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At Pacificas Mccloskey Castle, visitors can explore a historic castle built in reaction to an earthquake in 1906. Visitors can go on 90 minute tours of the castle to learn about its history with a volunteer guide.
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A charming community park in Menlo Park is Flood Park. The park features wide open greenery with oversized shady oak and bay trees as well as tennis courts, a baseball field and picnic tables.
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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.
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A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
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A restaurant, bar, and live music venue, Winters Tavern brings in a variety of musical acts. The tavern has a wide beer selection, pool and shuffleboard areas, and a dance floor.