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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33.5 Miles
73% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 280 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
A six-screen movie theater, Century Regency 6 displays a mix of Hollywood and independent films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reserved seating, mobile ticketing, arcade games and a snack bar.
33.5 Miles
67% 15 votes
Marinas 7 N Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Martinez Marina is nestled within the City of Martinez Waterfront Park and offers a picturesque setting. The Marina features a range of amenities including laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, pump out station, electricity, and fresh water.
33.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Swimming Pool 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
At Terra Linda Community Center & Pool, visitors can swim laps or sunbathe at its outdoor aquatics facility. The center has a shallow wading pool, in addition to a lap pool.
33.7 Miles
50% 8 votes
Parks E Olivera Rd At Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94519 MoreLess Info
Willow Pass Community Park is a 40 acre park featuring a large community center at the park's midpoint. The park also offers several athletic fields and a play area with moving model trains.
33.8 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 2086-2098 Olivera Road, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
Hillcrest Park is a community-owned and managed public park that is noted for containing Matteo's Dream, a large, safe playground for children of all abilities. Additionally, the park has ball fields, pavilions, and picnic areas.
34.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 23100 Alum Rock Falls Road, San Jose, CA 95127 MoreLess Info
Blue Oak Rance Reserve is a creative, modern ranch. Learn about wildlife trapping using digital cameras, and more.
34.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
Swimming Pool 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 MoreLess Info
The centerpiece of the Marinwood Aquatic Facility, the Marinwood Pool is a 25 yard pool that features a double flume water slide. The pool hosts open swimming as well as group and private swimming lessons.
34.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Beaches 100 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Benicia Public Pier & Beach is a scenic spot where visitors can stroll, fish, and take in natural scenery in a relaxed atmosphere. The area is adjacent to Benica's downtown area.
34.6 Miles
48% 188 votes
Music Venue 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA 94521 MoreLess Info
The Concord Pavilion is a venue that has hosted musical artists including Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Linkin Park, and 30 Seconds to Mars. The pavilion has a seating capacity of 12,500 people.
34.8 Miles
92% 13 votes
Farmers Markets First Street between B and D Streets, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
The Benicia Certified Farmers Market is open seasonally, from April to October, every Thursday afternoon. The market features several local vendors who sell locally grown produce as well as some prepared foods.
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