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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21.2 Miles
93% 59 votes
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Military Museums Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
SF-88L shows the history of the fighters in the Cold War. Check the hours carefully before paying a visit.
21.2 Miles
90% 159 votes
Music Venue 1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
21.2 Miles
89% 149 votes
Parks 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
A 90 acre park, Cesar Chavez park features remarkable views of the bay bridges as well as of Angel Island and Alcatraz. The park has an off leash dog area, a wildlife sanctuary, and picnic areas.
21.2 Miles
83% 24 votes
Parks 834 Lakechime Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 MoreLess Info
Lakewood Park is a local neighborhood park that provides a safe and serene environment for its visitors to enjoy. The park contains numerous walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and a picnic area.
21.3 Miles
61% 129 votes
Children's Museums 2065 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94707 MoreLess Info
Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
21.3 Miles
39% 126 votes
Shopping Districts Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
21.3 Miles
76% 72 votes
Art Museum 2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
21.4 Miles
83% 284 votes
Movie Theaters 2230 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 MoreLess Info
Showing art and indie films instead of blockbusters, Shattuck Cinemas' interior is embellished with Art Deco and Egyptian decor. They have a variety of seating options; including couches, bean bags, and leather chairs to make the experience comfortable.
21.4 Miles
72% 132 votes
Movie Theaters 2113 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 MoreLess Info
Built in 1913, California Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays independent films and Hollywood movies using digital projection. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
21.4 Miles
70% 10 votes
Walking Trails Dublin Blvd & Marshall Canyon Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin Hills Regional Park provides its visitors with hiking trails that offer a view without any steep inclines, and without shade. Cows graze in the area and can be encountered throughout the trails.
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