- 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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Corner of Mission Blvd & D Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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Hayward Rotary Playground is a fenced in park that provides an array of playground equipment that includes amenities such as swings, sides, a bouncy area, rock climbing wall all on rubber turf.
15.3 Miles
San Francisco's AT&T Park is a Major League baseball field that is the home of the San Francisco Giants. The Park features stadium seating, plentiful concessions, a restaurant called @Cafe and free wireless internet access.
15.3 Miles
The Bistro is a bar and restaurant that features live music almost every night of the week. The bar has over 90 beers on tap, and hosts frequent special events and open mic nights.
15.3 Miles
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
15.3 Miles
A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
15.4 Miles
The Endup is a local nightlife destination in San Francisco famous for its Sunday Tea Dance party. The club also hosts live music events and has tight security measures in place. They have an outdoor and indoor bar, pool tables, a well-maintained dance floor and an excellent sound system.
15.4 Miles
Fouladi Projects is on the cutting edge of art and design. If you are interested in controversial and innovative art, it is worth checking out their exhibition.
15.4 Miles
Located in the heart of North Beach, Little Italy is a great place to experience a change of culture. This community is home to numerous Italian restaurants, bakers and grocers.
15.4 Miles
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
15.5 Miles
The Coastal Trail is a network of trails along the California coast. It is available for equestians, bikers and wheel chair riders. The trail is not entirely finished and it still needs construction.