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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23.3 Miles
95% 465 votes
Dog Park 2701 Isabel Street, Richmond, CA 94808 MoreLess Info
Point Isabel Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a tub and scrub full or self-service dog bathing facility and the Sit & Stay Cafe, a cafe that serves human food as well as dog treats.
23.3 Miles
94% 17 votes
National & State Parks Vistazo Street West, Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
A state park built around the Old St. Hilary's church, Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The park features remarkable scenic views of the bay and surrounding wilderness.
23.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Walks Tiburon, CA 94920 MoreLess Info
Used by joggers, cyclists, and walkers, Tiburon Multi-Use Path offers a paved path through the surrounding wetlands. There is a gazebo that has benches for visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the bay from.
23.4 Miles
47% 15 votes
Bowling 222 West 44th Street, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Bring family, friends, or come solo for a game of bowling and more at Bowlmor Lanes. Challenge companions to a round of miniature golf, bocce, or a number of arcade games. Food and beverages are available.
23.4 Miles
71% 14 votes
Dog Park 100 Ebbtide Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 MoreLess Info
Offering a leash free environment, Sausalito Dog Park provides ample space for dogs to jump, run and fetch. And for pet owners, there are picnic benches along with a covered gazebo to provide protection from the sun.
23.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 10299 N Portal Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, Portal Park features a playground, family picnic area and small recreational building. The park also offers a reservable picnic area that accommodates up to 80 people.
23.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 1000 S Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Cupertino's Jollyman Park is a neighborhood park that features two separate playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older kids. The park also has picnic areas and open green space.
23.5 Miles
96% 28 votes
Botanical Gardens Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 MoreLess Info
Native plants of California are on display at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. Spread over 10 acres of land, the garden works at preserving the rare and endangered plant species from the state as a whole.
23.5 Miles
58% 113 votes
Bowling 6750 Regional Street, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Named for a former professional bowler, Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl features 40 lanes of bowling with Friday and Saturday night music and light shows. It offers a lounge with big screen TV, video games and a snack bar.
23.5 Miles
84% 38 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Stevens Creek Blvd, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium is the largest of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a variety of shows, programs, and special events, ranging from educational programs for children to laser shows and holiday events.
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