San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 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 AU$230 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,426 reviews)
"Stayed here for a few nights on business. Comfortable room and decent amenities. Would stay here again."

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 AU$333 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$333
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,782 reviews)
"Excellent option for getting to the airport would do it again"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,685 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
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
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge ...
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Mateo

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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 25%
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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Not really. I think the world 'terrible' sums up the hotel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Only stayed overnight on a layover so can’t comment on the area.

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