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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23.1 Miles
68% 19 votes
Horseback Riding 18015 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Las Trampas Stables offers equestrian boarding, training, and lessons for ages 5 to adult at their full service stables. Birthday parties, day camps, and group-classes are available. Staffed by live-in ranch-hands the stable offers all needed amenities for stabling.
23.2 Miles
98% 221 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito, CA MoreLess Info
Established by Edith Heath in 1948, Heath Ceramics is popular as much for its quality ceramic ware as for the friendly and informative factory tours. Besides the ceramics, the store also offers glassware, jewelry, candles and a variety of tiles.
23.2 Miles
80% 15 votes
Historic Sites 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin Heritage Park & Museum is a ten acre park complete with picnic areas, historical buildings, a cemetery and scenic lawns. The buildings house a variety of historical documents, furniture items, artifacts and photographs from the early days of Dublin.
23.2 Miles
79% 142 votes
Specialty Museums 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA MoreLess Info
Any techie's dream come true, the Intel Corp and Museum documents the history of innovation over the past several decades. From the invention of the semiconductor to the first RAM, Intel walks visitors through a journey of its success, trials, and tribulations.
23.2 Miles
70% 415 votes
Trampoline Parks 2880 Mead Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Guests will literally bounce off the walls , and the floors , all of which are made of trampolines at Sky High Sports. For high energy fun, jumpers can choose free activity time, AIRobics fitness classes, or the popular Dodgeball games.
23.2 Miles
100% 61 votes
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Omescape

Maze 5327 Jacuzzi St, Ste 3H, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Omescape is a virtual reality experience that offers escape scenarios from the Room Omega', 'The Penitentiary', and The Forgotten Treasure'. The rooms can hold up to 10 players at a time and games last for a total of 60 minutes.
23.2 Miles
72% 18 votes
Parks 1565 Quail Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 MoreLess Info
Raynor Park is a city park with a variety of play structures appropriate for kids of all ages. The park features open play areas as well as picnic areas and walking trails.
23.3 Miles
96% 185 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
Located inside Tilden Regional Park, the Tilden Park Little Farm features a variety of animals that kids can pet and feed, including sheep, pigs, cows, and goats. The farm also has some scenic hiking trails.
23.3 Miles
93% 14 votes
Mountains Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
As the highest point of Angel Island, Mt. Livermore offers 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay area. Visitors can access the island by ferry, or adventure to the island with a personal boat or rented kayak.
23.3 Miles
43% 37 votes
History Museums 2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 MoreLess Info
The Intel Museum of Santa Clara, California celebrates the company and the latest advancements in technology. Science and tech enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the hands on exhibits, the company's history and more.
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