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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19.9 Miles
77% 194 votes
Bowling 40645 Fremont Blvd, Ste 3, Fremont, CA 94538 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley and family fun center, the Cloverleaf Family Bowl offers 44 bowling lanes with electronic scoring. The alley hosts open bowling as well as day and evening leagues and tournaments.
19.9 Miles
88% 24 votes
Playgrounds Stevenson Blvd & Gallaudet, Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Always Dream Play Park is a one acre play area for children. It features interactive water play equipment, a large sand area, swings and picnic tables, and surrounding fields that can be used for soccer and kite flying.
19.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 8018 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
As an equestrian care facility, Canyon Creek Ranch offers visitors horse boarding and training services. The facility consists of barns and two arenas for training; one outdoors and one indoors.
20.1 Miles
90% 40 votes
Cultural Centers 3105 Shattuck Ave. between Prince and Woolsy, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Started by a multi-racial group, La Pena Cultural Center is making connections between art and politics. They host different events, encouraging people to share other cultures and traditions worldwide.
20.1 Miles
79% 14 votes
Playgrounds 840 W Washington Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 MoreLess Info
Originally built in 1945, Washington Park is a public park that features basketball and tennis courts, a playground, picnic areas, and pavilions that can be rented for groups. The park also offers the largest lifeguard-staffed community pool in the area.
20.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Tennis 35460 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
With Tenndeavor, visitors can receive personalized tennis instruction with tennis professionals. The team helps visitors develop the correct form and techniques to make it from a novice to an advanced level.
20.4 Miles
95% 21 votes
Playgrounds 1010 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 MoreLess Info
Seven Seas Park offers entertainment for both kids and dogs. The park combines a fenced in off leash dog park with a kids' play area complete with pirate-themed play structures, sports fields and courts, and a spray pool.
20.6 Miles
Bay Area Discovery Museum is a 7.5 acres natural area museum for children, located in Sausalito, California. They emphasize on creative thinking all in children and on developing their creativity.
20.6 Miles
94% 154 votes
National & State Parks Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Spread over 290 acres, the Rancho San Antonio County Park is located within the foothills of Skyline Ridge. Popular activities at the park include hiking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, and flying non-gas model planes.
20.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Playgrounds 1570 Holt Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94023 MoreLess Info
With a total of 4.5 acres, Grant Park Center is a wonderful place for community and is equipped with a playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, a soccer field, restrooms, and a basketball court.
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