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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24.8 Miles
73% 41 votes
Art Museum 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
Local artists can easily find a home for their creations at the Triton Museum of Art, which is renowned for supporting its community. This locale has made its name for over 50 years as its county's first non-university art museum.
24.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bird Watching 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a bird sanctuary with tidal bay terrain at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. The center features a variety of bird species including thousands of migratory loons, ducks, and grebes.
24.8 Miles
76% 88 votes
Dog Park Stagecoach Road & Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dougherty Hills Dog Park is a grassy dog park with two areas for larger and smaller dogs to run separately, a water fountain and many doggie stations. Many small metallic dog statues are situated throughout the park.
24.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 7550 Stagecoach Road, Dublin, CA 94568 MoreLess Info
Dublin's Stagecoach Park sits on slightly under one acre of land. The park has a mosaic tile art installation integrated with a seating area, a playground, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
24.9 Miles
57% 143 votes
Haunted Tours 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a haunted theme park with 6 haunted attractions at Pirates of Emerson. The attractions consist of haunted mazes and houses, and the park also offers special events and other nightly entertainment.
25.0 Miles
73% 164 votes
Dog Park 888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
25.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Historic Buildings 457 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Jose Higuera Adobe Park is a historical park. The park offers picnic tables, barbeque areas and children's play area. Patrons can view the mountains, cattle, and cacti. Guests can also learn about the history of the Higuera Adobe.
25.1 Miles
81% 64 votes
Trampoline Parks 616 S Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
As an indoor trampoline facility, Great Jump Sports offers a brand of workouts called trampoline fitness, and a new sport called trampoline dodgeball. The facility provides anti-slip socks and shoes for use on the trampolines.
25.1 Miles
79% 24 votes
Parks 611 Paseo Refugio, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Peter D Gill Memorial Park is a large neighborhood park. Attractions include a lighted tennis court, basketball court, volleyball net, covered picnic areas, walking paths, a playground, and public restrooms.
25.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.
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