South San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South San Mateo
Stay near popular South San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Amazing hotel with a luxury feel in every way! Nicest hotel we have ever stayed st!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Close to the cable cars making transportation easy"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"During my stay, the hotel was not kept clean. The bedsheets appeared not to have been changed before I checked in, which was unsanitary and unacceptable. The room did not meet basic cleanliness standards, and this made my stay very uncomfortable. I was disappointed with the overall condition of the ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Long breakfast wait is long if you’re not arrive early. Parking fee is relatively cheap compared to nearby hotels. Bathroom door isn’t well planned."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Good location but hotel is dated! Relatively clean throughout!"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South San Mateo
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
