- 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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Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
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Eden Medical Center's Run to the Lake is an annual event that comprises a 5K walk and run, a 10K run, and a Kids Dash. There are rewards for each division, and the event features a health fair.
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Opened in 1979, Fraenkel gallery is an art gallery dedicated to photography and all its links to the other fine arts. They are located on Geary street and are open Tuesday to Saturday.
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Artificial or man made, Treasure Island provides some of the best views of San Francisco. A small neighborhood and community, it is also home to an old naval base.
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Even though the Village Green Dog Park is not separated based on the size of the dog, it still draws in many with fake grass that keeps the canines from getting too dirty. A wide range of stones and animal-themed art is available for general play.
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Chabot Cinema offers guests the chance to enjoy first run, digitally-projected movies in stadium seating. The cinema's most notable feature, however, may be its balcony, which contains high back love seats.
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17936 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Located on the scenic Lake Chabot, Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters is a business offering a number of services for visitors to enjoy. Fishing supplies, boat launching, and swimming access in the lake are among the services provided.
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55 Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Students aren't the only ones to visit the California Academy of Science. A rainforest, aquarium, and planetarium are also interesting attractions for local visitors.
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De Vera Galleries has a tasteful selection of modern art. Their gallery is small but carries the work of talented artists.
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Maiden Lane is a popular pedestrian street located in close proximity of Union Square. There are many upscale shopping stores here such as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent as well as many cafes.