- 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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At Morning Star Farm, visitors can learn how to ride horses in both English and Western riding styles. The farm hosts several horseback riding camps, including summer camps, jumping camps, and Western camps.
41.5 Miles
A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Brentwood 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
41.6 Miles
Gamepod Combat Zone is a large airsoft facility and CQC M.O.U.T Law Enforcement Training Facility. Gamepod features a 120,000 foot airsoft arena, and has rental weapon packages available. Food services are also available through Dacas Refreshments.
41.7 Miles
Over 40 years of racing has been performed at the Infineon Raceway, which is also simply known as the Sonoma Raceway. The venue is claimed to hose one of the most diverse racing schedule in the United States within its 1,600 acre facility.
41.7 Miles
Racing fans can enjoy a variety of competitions at the Sonoma Raceway. Both amateurs and professionals race at this facility. This includes motorcycles, drag and speedway racing. There is also a driving school where visitors can test and develop their own skills.
41.7 Miles
One of the primary draws of Creekside Park is the starting point for the Marsh Creek Trail that caters to mountain bikers and walkers. Standard park facilities are also present, such as a ball field, children's playground equipment, and picnic areas.
41.7 Miles
For a scenic and beautiful natural attraction, the Dow Wetlands Wildlife Habitat Preserve offers 470 acres of beauty. Popular in the summer when blackberries line the trails, the preserve is home to beavers, birds and many species of plant life.
41.9 Miles
With boat boarding available, Antioch Marina provides visitors with direct access to San Joaquin River. From the marina, visitors can watch a wide variety of boats pass by, from small speedboats to large transport vessels.
42.0 Miles
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
42.0 Miles
A five acre park, Orchard Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. There are two play structures with climbing areas, swings, slides, and other amusements for kids, as well as covered picnic areas, walking trails, and basketball courts.