Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Mateo March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [San Mateo Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo.dx6653)[Hotels in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Hotels.d6653.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Mateo.d6653.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Mateo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Mateo.d6653.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Mateo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo.d6653.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in San Mateo, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Mateo Types of activities Where to stay [San Mateo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo.dx6653) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183016/55bc83e3-5b10-4f95-a003-062511ea8712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park on the California coastline south of San Francisco on the Cabrillo Highway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6653/176423f7-7ec2-4e61-97f2-0856759bc661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Point Montara Lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean Coastline on a winter evening. Montara, San Mateo County, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6653/5596e7b4-9975-4e43-a706-3c61ee804deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pigeon Point Light House San Mateo, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6653/e6710217-bd60-40e7-9465-bca0401984f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge San Francisco California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6653/b732eee4-2c64-41a0-a90a-e35b612f235e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## San Mateo Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that San Mateo has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to San Mateo, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to San Mateo with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in San Mateo San Mateo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in San Mateo, and make it a breeze to explore San Mateo and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Mateo to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to San Mateo, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in San Mateo. #### San Mateo attractions San Mateo has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in San Mateo to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Mateo. Looking for things to do in San Mateo can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of San Mateo or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Mateo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in San Mateo ### Tours & day trips [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbour Day Tour from San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964901/53978861-8541-4bc5-ba4c-591b9c3726d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbour Day Tour from San Francisco 12h 30m 8/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £164 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-redwood-forest-santa-cruz-harbour-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964901.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5290752/e8b7ce5b-6822-4260-bf18-75a6a9ad9229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-private-2-hour-driving-tour.a5290752.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964895/8fe04194-c8ef-4d1e-aeff-8c593e200de9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour 9h 4/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-napa-valley-sausalito-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964895.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51976504/34da6a26-c818-4307-b5cc-8b29b335409e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/woodside-filoli-historic-house-and-garden-entry-ticket.a51976504.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964888/23710ae9-a62a-4ed1-8efe-214b53383206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour 10h 6/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-carmel-17-mile-drive-monterey-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964888.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50524333/47d81296-0d97-4480-8e7e-bf5471647386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour 6h 5m Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/muir-woods-sausalito-with-exclusive-battery-spencer-small-group-tour.a50524333.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49317158/9fa916ba-c33c-4ab1-b9c0-7c9f8f054afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour 4d Free cancellation available £683 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-vegas-zion-and-bryce-canyon-4-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a49317158.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44559437/8861ca72-77e2-4d59-809c-70def3182c0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco 3d £704 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-redwood-crater-lake-national-park-oregon-3-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a44559437.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 3h 8/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4727123/b0039426-a2f4-40df-84b8-4989144625a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz 2h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pacifica-or-santa-cruz-2-day-learn-how-to-surf-programme.a4727123.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5290752/e8b7ce5b-6822-4260-bf18-75a6a9ad9229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-private-2-hour-driving-tour.a5290752.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 3h 8/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Private Half Moon Bay Coastal Delights Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48396220/c7979614-eeef-4683-9486-8af9b7715367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half Moon Bay Coastal Delights Driving Tour 5h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £220 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-half-moon-bay-coastal-delights-driving-tour.a48396220.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Stanford University Campus Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49520431/63f42c9b-605c-4c03-b6ea-572bd982512b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stanford University Campus Adventure 2h Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-university-campus-adventure.a49520431.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3493090/ca28cb4a-a991-4546-b524-70c00941762d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 2h 10/10 1 verified review £9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanfords-art-and-architecture-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a3493090.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Pacifica Pescadero Coastal Surf Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51599562/1794576e-c519-4b6a-beb3-94cbf2748fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pacifica Pescadero Coastal Surf Tour 6h Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pacifica-pescadero-coastal-surf-tour.a51599562.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls PrivateTour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50285575/7701a762-555f-49bb-98fe-c2a9a0da2924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey, Carmel, 17 Mile Dr, Big Sur & Mcway Falls PrivateTour 12h Free cancellation available £663 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-minivan-tour-along-pacific-coast-highway.a50285575.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/958888/5c6ecfcd-8bf0-468c-86ec-4b9175fa0e27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private 10h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £818 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-tour-from-san-francisco-private.a958888.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Silicon Valley App-Led Driving Tour via Uber Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50208700/620b1f10-d31a-4383-9bab-89050027b079.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silicon Valley App-Led Driving Tour via Uber Pass 3h Free cancellation available £782 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-private-driving-tour.a50208700.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Luxury 3-Day Coastal Getaway: Iconic Highway 1 from SF to LA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49520435/8fe1d158-0984-4898-b124-71c3713ea681.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury 3-Day Coastal Getaway: Iconic Highway 1 from SF to LA 3d Free cancellation available £4,160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-3-day-coastal-getaway-iconic-highway-1-from-sf-to-la.a49520435.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51976504/34da6a26-c818-4307-b5cc-8b29b335409e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/woodside-filoli-historic-house-and-garden-entry-ticket.a51976504.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48425935/a35400a2-7ac3-4186-ad2c-024fe923651b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline 3h 30m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-along-pacifica-state-beach-coastline.a48425935.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Half Moon Bay: Guided E-bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51969889/7c8741c7-6fcc-4365-b5b0-ac3e3723e67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Moon Bay: Guided E-bike Tour 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-moon-bay-guided-e-bike-tour.a51969889.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46363496/3f872ef4-5b64-4422-9336-4c339263e31e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour 2h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-moon-bay-guided-e-bike-tour.a46363496.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46453142/7e79bb6b-503a-4995-8c2c-f04684418d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-guided-e-bike-tour-in-half-moon-bay.a46453142.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4964895/8fe04194-c8ef-4d1e-aeff-8c593e200de9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour 9h 4/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-napa-valley-sausalito-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964895.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44559437/8861ca72-77e2-4d59-809c-70def3182c0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco 3d £704 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-redwood-crater-lake-national-park-oregon-3-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a44559437.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ![Picnic Basket Rental (2–4 Guests)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46024715/d9756e0a-d371-4de7-9527-e32a3285a7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Picnic Basket Rental (2–4 Guests) 4h Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-picnic-in-redwood-city.a46024715.activity-details?&rid=6653&location=San+Mateo&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Mateo | Number of things to do | 39 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/woodside-filoli-historic-house-and-garden-entry-ticket.a51976504.activity-details)[Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details)[Filoli House & Garden](/things-to-do/filoli-house-garden.a46933063.activity-details)[Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/pacific-coast-highway-app-based-driving-audio-tour-bundle.a2572661.activity-details)[Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour](/things-to-do/best-napa-valley-sausalito-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a4964895.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Stanford University Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-in-stanford-university.a46749478.activity-details)[Filoli House & Garden](/things-to-do/filoli-house-garden.a46933063.activity-details)[2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay](/things-to-do/sunset-sailing-experience-on-san-francisco-bay.a47511593.activity-details)[Half Moon Bay: Guided E-bike Tour](/things-to-do/half-moon-bay-guided-e-bike-tour.a51969889.activity-details)[Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour](/things-to-do/silicon-valley-private-2-hour-driving-tour.a5290752.activity-details) | | With kids | [Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/woodside-filoli-historic-house-and-garden-entry-ticket.a51976504.activity-details)[Filoli House & Garden](/things-to-do/filoli-house-garden.a46933063.activity-details)[3Quest Challenge Scavenger Hunts - San Mateo, CA](/things-to-do/3quest-challenge-scavenger-hunts-san-mateo-ca.a3267875.activity-details)[Hiking along Pacifica State Beach Coastline](/things-to-do/hiking-along-pacifica-state-beach-coastline.a48425935.activity-details)[Pacifica: Photography Studio Session at Rockaway Beach](/things-to-do/pacifica-photography-studio-session-at-rockaway-beach.a51966059.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Mateo --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, night scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/7f3a8683-169a-4f91-9706-80b0485198d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bridge 4.5/5(364 reviews) Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507464/52822685-2982-4242-a264-5feb076f1b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Park 4.5/5(323 reviews) This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) ![Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502576/0539d24a-33b1-4635-8e45-7397bf716773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) ![yerba buena gardens complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/b8bd040b-086b-4e6e-963b-c1bf398cf87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) ![Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502554/4d59a35c-ed7e-4b54-b5f7-09ac7df7975b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island 5/5(248 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Attraction) ![Presidio of San Francisco featuring a garden, a monument and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502558/ab501118-e777-4174-a5c3-64e6f85b2812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidio of San Francisco 4/5(26 reviews) Discover history, culture, open spaces, spectacular views and the Jedi Master Yoda at this former military base. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Presidio-Of-San-Francisco-Presidio.d502558.Attraction) ![Lombard Street featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502557/103aa003-e62a-4f41-b375-e2a2ffe7649b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lombard Street 4.5/5(299 reviews) Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lombard-Street-Russian-Hill.d502557.Attraction) ![Chase Center San Francisco Skyline Aerial Photography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997928290/197c9322-47b4-4ac5-bc8c-d25b082862ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chase Center Catch an event at Chase Center during your trip to San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chase-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d553248635997928290.Attraction) ### Explore areas of San Mateo ![Fire Road Through Redwood Forest, Sam McDonald Park, San Mateo County, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975871020/11b40a57-dc4c-4604-8054-1a0e600f7a02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highlands-Baywood Park While Highlands-Baywood Park isn't home to many top sights, Hillsdale Shopping Center and Crystal Springs Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Baywood-Park.dx553248635975871020) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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