- 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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Restaurant and catering company offers a wide array of menu options to choose from
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Known as a secluded beach in the area, Redondo Beach is a beach offering relaxation and scenic views for those who visit. Visitors commonly enjoy walking their dog along the beach and seeing the luxurious homes/hotel in the backdrop.
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Gellert Park is a well-maintained outdoor spot for those searching for a place to play basketball or tennis or to let the kids enjoy some time in the playground. Because it's a popular spot, though, it often gets crowded.
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Fairmont Park is a small neighborhood park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several playground areas, a basketball court, and a walking path around the perimeter of the park.
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A small residential park, Edgemar Park features grass fields suitable for recreational activities along with picnic tables and a dirt walking path. The park also offers children's play structures, swings, slides and shade trees.
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A single-screen facility built in 1926, the Guild Theater offers showings of major film releases, independent and foreign films. The theater also offers monthly midnight screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'
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555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, Daly City, CA 94005
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Offering easy hiking trails and walking paths, as well as places to sit and relax in the great outdoors, San Bruno Mountain State & County Park consists of rugged terrain over 2,326 acres with incredible views.
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A 15,000-square-foot facility, Burgess Skate Park offers skateboarders a space to learn and practice skills with a variety of ramps, elevations and obstacles. The park offers skateboarding classes and is also available for rental.
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4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
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Established in 1986, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a facility dedicated to educating about the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many exhibits, attending community programs, or enjoying fun activities offered at the center.
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacifica, CA 94044
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Leading visitors to the San Francisco Bay discovery site, Sweeney Ridge Trail offers visitors a challenging hike with panoramic views of the bay. Visitors can often spot trainers riding with their horses on the trail.
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Esplanade Beach is a public beach that can be used for sun bathing, beach walking, wildlife viewing, running, swimming, and fishing. The beach is also used as a dog park.