- 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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17.5 Miles
39%
41 votes
4660 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Castro Valley Dog Park offers pet owners the chance to unleash their dogs as they roam around a grassy, tree-surrounded area. The attraction is also attached to a regular park so dog owners can also take their pet on a stroll.
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At the Earl Warren Park, visitors can rest and enjoy a meal at the site's benches and picnic tables. The site also contains a dog park for those who wish to walk their pet.
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5945 Bruce Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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New Heights Training Stables is a private boarding and training facility for horses. New Heights offers both beginners and advanced riders customized weekly lessons. Boarding services are also available, with included access to a jumping arena, dressage court, and trails.
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Beachstreet Grill San Francisco is a restaurant which is popular for their impressive selection of menu, especially breakfast, to serve which they open as early as 7 a.m. Their food is gluten free and organic. They are also available for booking events.
17.6 Miles
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25 votes
39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133
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The California Welcome Center provides information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and more. They can also help you book tickets for various events and offer wheelchair and stroller hire to help make your holiday easier.
17.6 Miles
96%
73 votes
2454 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Located in Marina District, San Francisco, Discover Walks is a company that provides walking tours of San Francisco, accompanied by a local San Franciscan. All of their tours are free of charge.
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The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133
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Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
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To experience Oktoberfest right in California, Swiss Park offers a unique evening out. The restaurant and bar features waitresses dressed as traditional beer maids, while the menu includes German classics such as oversized pretzels and bratwurst.
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The Mojo Lounge is a bar and music venue that is popular among local residents. Visitors to the lounge commonly enjoy having drinks, eating a meal, and listening to the local bands playing.
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Dog owners and their pets can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities at the Drigon Dog Park. Along with standard walking paths, there are watering stations, scooper dispensers, fake fire hydrants, dog tunnels, and a climbing platform.