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, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are top sights worth seeing.

Central 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
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Ice Center at San Mateo are top sights worth seeing.

East 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 Poplar Creek Golf Course 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 CuriOdyssey are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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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.

Hillsdale
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
3 out of 5
2000 Winward Way, San Mateo, CA
The price is £83 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£83
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (891 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
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 £141 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£141
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,530 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Excellent location next to Pier 39 terrific breakfast each morning with a great variety. After checking out, hours later, my daughter realized she left her beats headphones in our room, and the staff was helpful in getting them back to her."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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 £113 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£113
3 Jul - 4 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,184 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, You just have to add it to the price of the room. It would have been nice to have a promotion with breakfast included. Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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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 (2,754 reviews)
"This hotel is a little dated but it is in an excellent location - only one block to the Alameda beach and shoreline. Plenty of dining options within walking distance. Located in a safe quiet area with awesome views of SF just steps away! Great value for the money."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
San Francisco, California
Stay at this guesthouse in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Oracle Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Great stay for the price
"Good location, the lack of a front desk attendant was interesting but just fine. The bar attached to the hotel is really cool!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
Kasa The Addison San Francisco
Kasa The Addison San Francisco
4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, memory foam beds and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Pier ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great amenities and good location
"The location is great, but very expensive. We like having a kitchen and laundry facility. There is no fan provided, so be prepared in warmer months. The bathroom door is frosted glass and does not reach the ceiling."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views

Alcatraz Island

5/5(247 reviews)

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Alcatraz Island
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 fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center

Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£39
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

£28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

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

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
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Reviews of San Mateo

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Redwood City showing street scenes and a city

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