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.
Showing 741-750 of 1154
25.8 Miles
38% 8 votes
Swimming Pool 4455 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
The Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center features a 50m Olympic size pool, a shallow pool with waterslide, a lap pool with diving well, picnic and lounge area, locker room and showers. Numerous programs are available for swim teams and lessons.
25.8 Miles
75% 73 votes
Camping Site 22801 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 MoreLess Info
A picnic and camping area, the Saratoga Springs camp grounds offer beautiful wilderness surroundings. The area is also available for event rentals and catered functions, and hosts summer day camps and other events.
25.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Road, Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
A trampoline entertainment center, Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park provides attractions, food options and private events. Activities include a general purpose jumping area, a foam pit and trampoline dodge ball and basketball dunk.
25.9 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 1800 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
Orloff Park is an eight acre community park that has an exercise course, picnic tables, a softball field, volleyball, basketball, a toddler playground with ride-on toys, slides, and foam floor, and youth playground with sandbox and slides.
25.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 4301 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Pleasanton's Amador Valley Park is a family friendly community park. Featuring an outdoor movies-in-the-park series through the summer the park also offers a playground, a basketball court, shady trees and picnic areas.
25.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Arts Centers 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
The Richmond art center has a variety of informative classes and unique exhibitions. Classes include mixed media, fiber arts, courses for kids and teens, drawing, glass, and many more opportunities to bring arts to the community.
25.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 400 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 MoreLess Info
Preserving the history of the region, Richmond Museum of History offers visitors a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits to browse. The museum features photo collection that depicts what local streets looked like from the 1920s to the 1950s.
25.9 Miles
71% 123 votes
Trampoline Parks 5875 Arnold Rd, Ste 100, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
As a freestyle jumping facility, Rockin' Jump offers a variety of indoor trampolines for adults and children to jump on. Among the attractions is a basketball dunk trampoline and a foam pit.
26.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Soccer Field 1078 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Multiple girl and boy competitive teams are part of the Lamorinda Soccer Club. Along with the matches held during the soccer season, the club hosts camps and clinics for children who want to sharpen their skills.
26.0 Miles
44% 447 votes
Movie Theaters 5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Featuring IMAX and RPX auditoriums, Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games and a cafe.
Showing 741-750 of 1154
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE San Mateo AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!