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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27.6 Miles
72% 67 votes
Movie Theaters 4175 Blackhawk Plz Cir, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring seven auditoriums, Century Blackhawk Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.6 Miles
50% 6 votes
Playgrounds 3400 Antone Way, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Green fields and shady trees make up Ted Fairfield Park. The Dublin park is popular for many sports games due to the large playing fields. The sand volleyball, basketball court and picnic areas are also among the most popular amenities.
27.6 Miles
56% 36 votes
Skating Rinks 1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
Walnut Creek On Ice is an ice skating rink open during the winter months of the year. Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and birthday parties are a few of the events hosted at the rink.
27.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 2503 Piccadilly Cir, San Ramon, CA 94582 MoreLess Info
Take the kids for some outdoor playground fun at Piccadilly Square Park. Activity panels and climbing features are sure to keep them entertained. Swings, a climbing wall and sand pit are also available.
27.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 2503 Piccadilly Cir, Danville, CA 94506 MoreLess Info
The fenced-in, dinosaur-themed Piccadilly Park offers 2 play structures; one for smaller children, and one for older kids. A small basketball court and gazebo are available, along with a well maintained restroom.
27.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 4605 Lockhart Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Situated on 60 acres, Fallon Sports Park features fields for baseball, softball and soccer as well as courts for tennis and basketball. The park has trails suitable for walking, restroom facilities and a BMX track.
27.7 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
27.8 Miles
33% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 770 El Charro Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
In business for over 10 years, Airdance Farm provides horse owners with a facility for boarding, training and breeding. The farm specializes in training show jumpers particularly, but also trains dressage and offers full veterinary care as necessary.
27.9 Miles
75% 171 votes
Malls 2774 Paragon Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 MoreLess Info
Livermore Premium Outlets is located on Paragon Outlets Drive in Livermore California, just near the freeway. They have 130 outlet stores, a foodcourt and a family bathroom with a chabging table for the mothers that want to shop.
27.9 Miles
89% 64 votes
National & State Parks At the corner of San Pablo Dam and Clark roads, Richmond, CA 94803 MoreLess Info
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park offers an array for activities. The park is frequented by hikers, joggers, cyclists and is a prime spot for bird watching, wild life spotting and a peaceful picnic.
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