Title: Visit San Mateo County: Best of San Mateo County Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# San Mateo County Travel Guide

## California

![Brisbane which includes landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173330-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Brisbane which includes a city and central business district](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173332-San-Francisco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Redwood City featuring heritage architecture, an administrative building and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173475-Northern-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Half Moon Bay which includes a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173746-Half-Moon-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Half Moon Bay showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173749-Half-Moon-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in San Mateo County

[San Francisco

Known for Chinatown, Theatres and Art

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The city with a beautiful bay, famous red bridge and infamous fog welcomes you to enjoy art, history, shopping and outdoor activities.

## Reasons to visit

- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Ferry Building

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[Pacifica

Known for Beaches, Sea and Hiking

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Get away to relaxing Pacifica! Enjoy the beaches, seaside and natural setting. 

## Reasons to visit

- Pacifica State Beach
- Sharp Park Beach
- Mori Point

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[Redwood City

Known for Dining, Business and Shopping

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From a vintage theater to a bustling downtown scene, discover the varied treasures of this city on the San Francisco Peninsula.

## Reasons to visit

- Fox Theatre
- Marlin Park

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[Half Moon Bay

Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea

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Hike through a scenic park and enjoy fishing, bird-watching and other outdoor activities in this beautiful coastal city.

## Reasons to visit

- Miramar Beach
- Pillar Point Harbor

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[Menlo Park

Known for Dining, Shopping and Universities

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Experience the cafes, university life and gardens in Menlo Park! 

## Reasons to visit

- Bedwell Bayfront Park

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[Pescadero

Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Camping

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Come to romantic Pescadero and enjoy its beaches, camping and hiking. 

## Reasons to visit

- Ano Nuevo State Park

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