- The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
- From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
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Two-hour walking tours lead groups to some of San Francisco’s best seafood spots
15.6 Miles
Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
15.6 Miles
Washington Manor Park has 15 acres featuring barbecue pits, tennis courts, basketball courts, a play area for children, a large grassy field, and more. It also boasts an aquatic center for fun in the water.
15.6 Miles
Located along the San Francisco Bay, Seal Point Dog Park features dirt fields for canine recreation. The park is fenced and provides a water station as well as separate areas for small and large dogs.
15.6 Miles
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50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010
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Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
15.7 Miles
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
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Part of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Alvarado Park provides access to Wildcat Creek and features old stonework. The park has a children's playground, open green space for recreational activities, picnic facilities and a gazebo.
15.7 Miles
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
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5651 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA 94806
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a 2315 acre park that features a variety of attractions. There is an extensive beach, and a network of walking trails through woods, meadows, and beaches.
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Chabot Park is a rustic park featuring 10 acres, a very large picnic area and smaller picnic areas, an amphiteater, sports fields, and hiking trails. Visitors can spend time with friends and family or quietly stroll through the beautiful surroundings.
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A 30-lane bowling center, Manor Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center provides a party room for private events, a snack bar with food and drinks, a pro shop and a bar with adult beverages.