- 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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1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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The nonprofit Freight and Salvage Coffee House acts as a popular folk music performance venue for the local area. Workshops and classes are also held at the venue on a regular basis with a focus on traditional music.
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A 90 acre park, Cesar Chavez park features remarkable views of the bay bridges as well as of Angel Island and Alcatraz. The park has an off leash dog area, a wildlife sanctuary, and picnic areas.
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Lakewood Park is a local neighborhood park that provides a safe and serene environment for its visitors to enjoy. The park contains numerous walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and a picnic area.
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Habitot Children's Museum caters to kids of all ages. One of their coolest exhibit is a model cockpit.
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Telegraph Avenue is approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) in length. It begins in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends at the southern edge of the University of California campus in Berkeley. It is home to many bookstores, restaurants, and clothing shops, as well as street vendo…
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2625 Durant Ave 2250, Berkeley, CA 94720
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The University of California at Berkeley operates the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive one of the largest art museums operated by a university in the world. The museum contains more than 16,000 objects and 14,000 films.
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Showing art and indie films instead of blockbusters, Shattuck Cinemas' interior is embellished with Art Deco and Egyptian decor. They have a variety of seating options; including couches, bean bags, and leather chairs to make the experience comfortable.
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Built in 1913, California Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays independent films and Hollywood movies using digital projection. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Dublin Blvd & Marshall Canyon Drive, Dublin, CA 94568
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Dublin Hills Regional Park provides its visitors with hiking trails that offer a view without any steep inclines, and without shade. Cows graze in the area and can be encountered throughout the trails.