San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coyote Point Park featuring a park
Coyote Point Park featuring cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park featuring sailing and general coastal views
Coyote Point Park featuring a bay or harbour and sailing
Coyote Point Park showing a garden

Where to stay in San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.

South San Mateo
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Poplar Creek Golf Course and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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Hayward Park

While Hayward Park isn't home to many top sights, San Mateo County Event Center and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hayward Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is £109 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£109
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,560 reviews)
"We had a corner king suite - tight quarters but great view of the city. Nothing exceptional, nothing horrible - we were overall happy with the stay, the price, the location."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2700 JONES STREET, San Francisco, CA
The price is £161 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
£161
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"Our stay was excellent! Hotel was beautiful, service was top notch!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
The price is £109 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£109
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,784 reviews)
"The curtain in the room needed to be changed it was ripped a little"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,676 reviews)
"They are very friendly and help full"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Alameda, CA
Stay at this cottage in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
Perfect getaway spot
"This is a beautiful, peaceful property within walking distance of restaurants and shopping in Alameda. The garden is lush, the rooms are clean and well-equipped. I loved staying here!"

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Quiet Garden Apt., geographic center of The City
Quiet Garden Apt., geographic center of The City
San Francisco, CA
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
College tour visit
"My 2 daughters and I stayed at this sweet property for a week touring schools around the Bay area. Howard- the owner-was helpful and kind. The location was great walking distant to Golden Gate park with a lot of cute restaurants and coffee shops nearby. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Quiet Garden Apt., geographic center of The City
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Popular places to visit

Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage

Pier 39

4/5(364 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, night scenes and general coastal views

Golden Gate Bridge

4.5/5(362 reviews)

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park

Oracle Park

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(323 reviews)

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Golden Gate Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

4/5(13 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Lombard Street

Lombard Street

4.5/5(298 reviews)

Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.

Lombard Street

Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£40
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

£34
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

£78
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
Golden State Warriors Basketball Game at Chase Center

Golden State Warriors Basketball Game at Chase Center

£64
per adult
Golden State Warriors Basketball Game at Chase Center
Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise

Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

£112
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option
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Reviews of San Mateo

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Cities near San Mateo

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Burlingame

Redwood City showing street scenes and a city

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San Francisco

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