- 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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Decorated in a vintage theme, George's Nightclub offers a dance floor with live music from the 1950s. Visitors can dance to big band, jazz, rock'n'roll, and blues while enjoying mixed drinks.
30.3 Miles
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18 votes
935 Lootens Pl, Ste 208, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Featuring live musical talent, a wide array of local and regional vendors selling everything from produce to handcrafted jewelry, and food from local restaurants and farmers, the Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market offers a variety of attractions for visitors.
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Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, E Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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Featuring an outdoor stage, Music in the Park offers the community a wide range of musical performances from local bands. Visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs and a picnic to enjoy during the performance.
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Composed of 55 acres, McNear's Beach acts as a regional park along the shores of the San Pablo Bay. Facilities available at the beach include sand volleyball courts, a snack bar, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
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Home to a six-acre cornfield maze once featured on Letterman, G&M Farms is a popular location for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Exploring the maze, viewing the native animals, and picking pumpkins from the patch are among the popular activities.
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Nestled in the hills, Wyvern Farm provides horse training services in it's 26-stall facility. During these lessons, guests will learn the basics of English style riding in a 60 foot arena.
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22 votes
2256 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Ranked as the #1 Children's Fitness Program by Entrepreneur Magazine, My Gym Children's Fitness Center is a gym offering a large selection of recreational activities. Exercise classes, birthday party hosting, and recreational programs are among the services offered.
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Providing an education about the history of the city and people, Marin History Museum contains many photographs from the early days. Other exhibits include information about local artists, governmental leaders and buildings/architecture in the community.
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68 votes
1118 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
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The Christopher B Smith Rafael Film Center is an independent theater that shows a wide variety of films from around the world. It screens festival films, foreign films, cult films, classics, and various other noteworthy movies, typically outside the mainstream.
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History Museum of San Jose is located on Senter Road in San Jose, California. The entrance to the museum is free and it allows you to see different history exponents from Native American agricultural tools to modern history.