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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Tom Metropoulos at San Mateo Piano 1200 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Seasoned drum instructor teaches fundamentals in styles including pop, rock, jazz and fusion
3.9 Miles
33% 6 votes
Parks 1800 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Located near the Barrett Community Center, Barrett Park is a local public park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, a picnic area, and community gardens.
4.0 Miles
73% 11 votes
Basketball 1881 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Promoting basketball for both recreation and fitness, Nothing But Hoops offers programs for all ages. Along with basketball clinics, leagues and camps, the facility is also used for sports oriented birthday parties and other group celebrations.
4.0 Miles
94% 35 votes
Bike Paths Canada Road, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Each Sunday the county closes certain roads to accommodate joggers, bicyclers and roller skaters. Referred to by residents as Canada Road Bicycle Sundays, the distance covers just over a mile and restroom facilities are available at a local park.
4.1 Miles
74% 19 votes
Parks 1 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Following a small brook, the Twin Pines Park offers roughly 10 acres of recreational activities. On the grounds of the park, there are multiple shaded picnic sites, open space trails, a children's playground, and an open use field.
4.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Carlmont Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Consisting of four major trails, Hidden Canyon Park accommodates hikers and mountain bikers that weave between hills and creeks. From the park, visitors have panoramic views of the surrounding hills and city, including a view of San Mateo bridge.
4.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
A combination of three organizations, the Twin Pines Art Center consists of the Peninsula Arts Council, Belmont Arts Council, and Peninsula Museum of Art. Their galleries feature local artists' work, and the museum contains an art studio, store, and library.
4.1 Miles
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History Museums 1219 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
The Belmont Historical Society Museum is a museum that is dedicated to preserving the history of the city of Belmont. The museum features six main rooms as well as two large halls that contain artifacts, furnishings, and pictures.
4.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Parks 2600 Hallmark Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Located in Hallmark Park, Crystal Springs Cross Country Course provides for an array of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging and running. The trail offers scenic views of the city (namely the skyline) and glimpses of wildlife.
4.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 2599 Hallmark Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Known for its tennis courts, Hallmark Park offers visitors two gated courts surrounded by hills. Next to the tennis courts, there is a small playground with two swings and a slide.
4.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Trampoline Parks 401 Quarry Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Filled with wall to wall trampolines, Rockin' Jump - The Ultimate Trampoline Park offers visitors several jumping arenas, from foam pits to a trampoline dodge ball zone. On Fridays, the park hosts a Rockin' Fridays night with a DJ.
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