- 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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Diners dip veggies and bread into creamy cheese fondue and munch on fresh salads before cooking entrees fondue-style at the table
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Sea Horse Ranch offers horseback rides on the beach and have 1 hour, 90 minute and 2 hour rides available. They also offer horsemanship camps and boarding in their facility with multiple arenas and turnouts.
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A somewhat secluded white sand beach, Roosevelt Beach State Beach features scenic views of the Pacific as well as surfing and swimming opportunities. The beach has picnic tables and rest room facilities.
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Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
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San Francisco's Buri Buri Park offers several sports fields and courts, including basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park also has a large playground with a jungle gym and other play equipment.
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Redwood City's Maddux Park sits on a little over half an acre of land. The park features an extensive play area with a variety of playground equipment, as well as picnic areas.
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Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink hosts figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues and broomball and has open public skating. They also have skating classes and have a restaurant and a pro shop.
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As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
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2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
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Filled with walking paths and sports courts, Westborough Park offers visitors an outdoor space for recreational activities. The playground has a rubber flooring and offers a separate area for younger children with age-appropriate equipment.
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As the theater for the college's art department, Skyline College Main Theater showcases the talent of its students with annual performances. In addition to hosting student performances, the theater also hosts touring theater and music acts.