- 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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Phenix Dog Park
Benicia Community Park, 100 Community Drive, Benicia, CA 94510
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Named for a retired police dog, The Phenix Community Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility consisting of grass and trees. The park offers drinking water, benches, a small dog area, dog waste bags and a double-gated entrance.
34.9 Miles
Opened in 1981, the Benicia Fire Museum is a joint effort between the Benicia Volunteer Firemen Incorporated and the Benicia Fire Department. It houses fire engines from the 1800s, a replica hand pumper and hundreds of other fire-related items.
34.9 Miles
The Benicia State Capital and Historical Park is the only surviving pre-Sacramento capitol building still in existent. The interior of the site features period furnishing and exhibits, including desks with 19th century newspapers.
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115 West G Street, Benicia, CA 94510
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Holding the original California state capital building, the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park shows visitors the history of California. The building has reconstructions of the original furniture and writing desks used in the capitol.
34.9 Miles
Opened in 1998, the Artcentric Ceramic Painting Studio is a studio that allows guests to paint their own pottery, glass, or mosaics. Guests commonly visit the studio during birthday parties, group outings, or nights-out.
35.0 Miles
James Lemos Pool is a swimming center with separate pools for lap swimming and recreational swimming and a kiddie pool with a fountain. They also have a large water slide and diving board for the larger pools.
35.3 Miles
Ninth Street Park is a recreational park that features a sand volleyball court, a local dock and pier, open grass fields, picnic benches, and a playground. The park also has a paved trial that can be used for running.
35.3 Miles
Hamilton Community Pool features two main pool areas: a lap pool for adults and a children's wading area, with a reasonable entry fee. The children's area includes a water-slide. Lounge chairs, snack-bar, showers, and changing area available.
35.4 Miles
Historically, the Matthew Turner Shipyard Park was the primary shipbuilding yard of Matthew Turner in the 1880s. The park currently contains remnants of past shipbuilding equipment that can be viewed along the waterfront.
35.5 Miles
Visitors of the Benicia Historical Museum will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, including exhibits on beer brewing and concerts. The location's buildings were constructed with native California sandstone.