Free things to do in Peninsula, San Francisco Bay Area

Coyote Point Recreation Area

📍 San Mateo · Peninsula

San Mateo County regional recreation area with picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, bicycling, jogging, fishing, boating, Magic Mountain Playground, beach promenade, marina, and saltwater marsh for shorebird viewing near SFO flight paths.

💵 San Mateo County Parks $6 vehicle entry fee applies at Coyote Point (waivers for veterans with proof, disability placard/plate, and seniors 62+ Mon–Fri non-holidays). Park open daily including holidays from 8:00 a.m.; closing Nov 2–Feb 2027 at 5:00 p.m. CuriOdyssey museum on site charges separate admission.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026