- 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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Using fine ingredients, Bombay Garden creates nutritious Indian cuisine
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The Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a forest preserve that features a dog park, hiking trails, and handicap accessible areas. The trails can be used for walking, running, and biking.
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The largest park in San Bruno, San Bruno City Park features three baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a recreation center and a senior center. The park also offers several play areas and a city pool.
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Open to the community, Veterans Memorial Recreation Center has a playground and multipurpose fields for recreational activities. The community pool is located next to the center and offers visitors an area to swim laps.
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Open June-September is the family-friendly San Bruno Park Pool. The community pool is located at the San Bruno City Park and is heated. The center also offers a toddler pool for those visiting with younger children.
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Situated on a hillside, Eaton Park offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness and city below. In the wooded areas, visitor can spot tarantulas, banana slugs, and native insects.
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Offering panoramic views of the Bay Area, Junipero Serra Park features a large playground, picnic areas and hiking trails. The 108-acre park is home to several species of native trees and wildflowers as well as an abundance of wildlife.
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As an indoor playground, Diddalidoo offers children slides, mats, inflatable balls, and other obstacles to climb over. The gym regularly hosts music and play sessions for children, as well as parenting workshops.
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SFO Museum
San Francisco International Airport, 806 S Airport Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94128
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The SFO Museum is situated within San Francisco airport and offers a wide range of exhibits for you to peruse. You can find exhibits in each of the terminals and there is also an Aviation Museum and Library.
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San Bruno Mountain is one of the United State's largest urban open spaces. The 3,300 acres of undeveloped land atop the mountain are most frequented for hiking and sightseeing.
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San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94096
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In warm weather, San Bruno City park features its City of San Bruno Free Concerts in the Park series. Performing in the Rotary Pavilion, live brands bring a variety of music to the park including country, Motown, swing and rock.