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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22.8 Miles
89% 240 votes
Visitor Centers Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
22.8 Miles
72% 50 votes
Recreation Centers 20803 Alves Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.
22.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 9595 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
22.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 11000 Linda Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Linda Vista Park is a public park situated in a residential area, providing visitors with two separate playgrounds as well as picnic areas with grills. The park is made up of open green lawns, with walking trails marked throughout.
22.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Mountain Biking 11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
23.0 Miles
89% 1176 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Stanford Avenue, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
The Mission Peak Regional Preserve is a suitable location for interpretive hiking, radio control flying, hand gliding, and paragliding activities. Visitors of this preserve can also go backpack camping with a reservation.
23.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Hiking Trails Stevens Creek County Park, 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Tony Look Trail is a short hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is reputed as being narrow at points as it winds though forested areas. Tony Look may interest those in search of scenic forest views.
23.1 Miles
63% 8 votes
Fishing 350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Blue Runner Sport fishing offers private sport fishing tours. All of the tours are taken on a DELTA, one of the most high-tech and comfortable fishing boats in the industry.
23.1 Miles
35% 222 votes
Go Karts 2925 Mead Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
A unique indoor go-kart center, K1 Speed Santa Clara offers fun for the whole family. The track hosts parties, individuals, and even corporate events with full catering services and meeting rooms.
23.1 Miles
87% 68 votes
Mountains 18012 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Managed by the East Bay Parks District, Las Trampas Regional Wildnerness caters mainly to hikers and horseback riders with its over 5,000 acres of marked and unmarked trails. The site also features picnic areas and a stable for boarding horses.
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