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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20.9 Miles
78% 23 votes
Comedy Clubs 157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club offers laughs and nightlife to Sunnyvale locals and visitors. The comedy club features touring headliners and local talent as well as a full service bar and snacks.
20.9 Miles
72% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 552 South Murphy, Sunnyvale, CA 95326 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1976, The Lace Museum was founded to preserve the delicate art of lace making. The museum features an array of handmade lace pieces including dresses, furniture coverings, jackets, lampshades and more.
20.9 Miles
95% 87 votes
Comedy Clubs 3392 Seldon Court, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
A comedy club and theater seating 42 people, Made Up Theater offers improvised comedy that includes audience participation. It also provides improvised comedy classes, games and a summer comedy camp and hosts private events.
20.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Hiking Trails Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
The scenic Black Mountain Trail is 4 miles long and elevates through chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland to the top of the 2,800 ft Black Mountain. Wildlife that can be seen include rabbits, deer and turkeys.
20.9 Miles
81% 53 votes
Parks 850 Russet Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Located on 24.3 acres, Las Palmas Park features palm trees, a pond and a Polynesian-themed children's playground. The park also has tennis courts, a water play area, picnic tables, a multi-use field and a dog park.
20.9 Miles
20% 46 votes
Dog Park 850 Russet Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Palmas Park, Las Palmas Dog Park is an enclosed canine recreation and exercise facility consisting of dirt fields. The park has a water station, dog waste bags, tennis balls and benches.
21.0 Miles
48% 23 votes
Parks 540 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Extensive sport fields, courts and recreation amenities can be found at Fair Oaks Park. The lush, grassy park is a popular destination for picnics and parties. The park features sand volleyball, a playground, basketball courts and a water play area.
21.1 Miles
89% 1064 votes
Marinas 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The 52-acre Berkeley Marina easily accommodates 1,100 medium and large watercraft. It features an extensive fishing pier that is free to use and open to the public. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish from the pier.
21.1 Miles
35% 31 votes
Farmers Markets 9711 Dublin Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Moore's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees is a family owned Christmas tree lot and pumpkin patch. Silver Tips, Noble Fir, Grand Fir, and Douglas Fir trees are available annually in a variety sizes, up to 20 feet tall.
21.2 Miles
100% 15 votes
Bookstores 2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 MoreLess Info
Located near the campus of University of California, Moe's Books is a great place to buy, sell or trade books. Open seven days a week, the store has an impressive collection of books, both new and used, which are available at a reasonable price.
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