San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of the Pacific ocean on sandy Cowell Ranch State beach surrounded by sea cliffs, rocky headlands on sunny day in San Mateo County, California
Golden Gate Bridge at Dawn
Magical Sunset Panorama over Santa Cruz Mountains. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. San Mateo County, California, USA.
Panorama of Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park on the California coastline south of San Francisco on the Cabrillo Highway.
San Mateo�–Hayward Bridge as seen from the Foster City (San Mateo) end - Bay Area, California

Where to stay in San Mateo

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Downtown San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Mateo, Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

North Central

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

Highlands-Baywood Park

While Highlands-Baywood Park isn't home to many top sights, Sugarloaf Mountain and Crystal Springs Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sugarloaf

If you're spending some time in Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf Mountain and Hillsdale Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Hillsdale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is £180 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£180
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,553 reviews)
"The rooms were nice and clean, the hotel staff was very kind, and generous with extra towels and toiletries. The breakfast buffet was awesome, it had everything you could want for breakfast. I would stay there again on our next trip to San Francisco"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is £166 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£166
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,850 reviews)
"You would be paying the price for the location. Room is not worth for the price. It's pretty much worn out."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is £158 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£158
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
"Parking was pricey but worth it. Staff were all very helpful"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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
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 (2,970 reviews)
"We had to move to 3 separate rooms. The first room fridge didnt work. Second room AC failed to work the plug was burned out. 3rd and final room test didnt work. The internet at the Hotel was slower than dialup. I was unable to get necessary work done because of the slow internet. Id stay away from ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
"Nice stay! Close to so many tourist spots and sightseeing places! Loved the location"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

4 out of 5
550 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Menlo Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Stanford Stadium and Shoreline Amphitheatre are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"It was a beautiful room very clean exactly as described. The only issue was the check out; checkout was stated to be at 11:00 am but while I was out around 9:00 am my brother said that workers were banging on the door to the room and that they opened the door themselves to tell him it was time to ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
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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