Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Mateo, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Ricochet 1600 South El Camino Real,, San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
From the merchant: We will guide you through the basics of your machine, learn how to properly thread your machine, and basic sewing.
3.4 Miles
18% 17 votes
Dog Park 2525 Buena Vista Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Featuring a separate section for smaller dogs, Cipriani Dog Park offers ample room for dogs to run and play. There is also a watering area and to help keep the park clean, there are scoopers and receptacles for dog waste.
3.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Casa Bona Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A city park, Belmont Park features and expansive open lawn, a playground for kids with a variety of equipment, and a picnic area with barbecue grills. The park is dog-friendly, and features drinking fountains for dogs as well as people.
3.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Buena Vista Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Consisting of a playground and dog park, Cipriani Park offers several climbing structures for children to play on with a wood chip floor. The dog park is gated and provides a space for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
3.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 519 Marine View St, Ste J, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
As a training facility for baseball and softball, Diamond In The Rough Baseball offers visitors amenities like hitting tunnels, pitching tunnels, fielding areas, batting cages, and soft toss stations. The center also hosts baseball camps and clinics.
3.7 Miles
55% 11 votes
Parks Adeline & Hillside, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Take in the natural wonder of Burlingame, California at Mills Creek Canyon Park. The trails pave the way through majestic trees, grassy meadows, streams, and grasslands filled with wild growth and wilderness.
3.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Baseball Fields 550 Island Parkway, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Hosting community baseball events, Belmont Sports Complex features baseball diamonds, stadium bleachers, concession stands, and more. Visitors can also barbecue in one of the picnic areas or jog on the complex's track.
3.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1777 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
The Peninsula Museum of Art is an art museum dedicated to fostering dynamic cultural dialog through artistic exhibitions. The museum displays several rotating art exhibits and offers various educational artistic programs.
3.8 Miles
51% 45 votes
Skating Rinks 815 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Belmont Iceland is an ice arena that has public skating hours and also features programs for figure skating, hockey, broomball and speed skating. They also have some arcade games and vending machines.
3.9 Miles
88% 17 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1864 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Burlingamer is a sports and recreation organization that hosts a wide variety of youth athletic leagues and activities, including soccer, futsal, lacrosse, and softball. The facility also features conference rooms and video rooms.
3.9 Miles
80% 64 votes
Dog Park Lyall Way, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Also know as the John Brooks Memorial Open Space, Water Dog Lake Park presses directly against the lake itself and offers a small pier that leads into the water. A large trailhead is available at the park which offers individual trails of varying lengths.
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