- 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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Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine includes mezza, small plates of hummus, baba ghannouj, and stuffed grape leaves
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680 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Palo Alto's finest mall is The Stanford Shopping Center. The complex includes major clothing retailers, sourvenir shops, department stores, a hair salon and a variety of restaurants in its food court.
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Featuring a community garden maintained by volunteers, Edith Johnson Park has amenities like a multiple story playground structure, sand volleyball courts, and a basketball hoop. The park has multiple shaded areas with picnic tables.
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Enjoy five miles of graveled public trails along Hayward Regional Shoreline. With nearly 2,000 acres of water marshes ranging from fresh to saltwater, visitors are sure to enjoy the shoreline wildlife. Fishing is allowed along the levees.
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The San Leandro Marina is recreational area that features a boat launch ramp, two yacht clubs, and 462 births. The marina is close to park and picnic areas, a hiking trail, and two golf courses.
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Those seeking a large dog park for their pets will enjoy the San Leandro Dog Park, which features 58,000 square feet of space. Shaded areas with benches and tables are also available so guests can relax while their dogs play.
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Mulford Point Park is part of the larger Marina Park area covering the seaside areas at the very end of the shoreline point. Besides offering views of the Pacific, visitors will also find picnic tables and fishing areas as well.
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A small neighborhood park, Mission Hills Park features a children's playground equipped with a climbing wall, swings and slides. The park also offers a lighted basketball court, park benches and a drinking fountain.
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Located in San Leandro, Marina Park is a popular picnic spot. Featuring barbecue grills and three newly remodeled picnic areas, the 30-acre park is home to a mile-long par course and a large green area as well.
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92nd Street & Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015
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For those in search of a skate park, Daly City Skatepark is a great option, providing mini ramps, quarter pipes, rails, and more. Good food venues are also nearby, making it an ideal spot for a fun day out.
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Visitors who are interested in wildlife viewing will have the chance to see hawks, turkey vulchers, pelicans, and even dolphins at Thornton Beach State Park. The location is also suitable for fishing, as visitors can also catch stripped bass.