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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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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East San Mateo

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

East 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
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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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
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is ฿2,282 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,282
฿2,640 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nicely appointed room, good bath products (Dove), comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
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 ฿3,667 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,667
฿5,651 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (6,688 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿5,221 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,221
฿7,668 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,816 reviews)
"This hotel is very very quiet. I did not hear the neighbors at all. The room was very large with a stunning view on the 17th floor. I stayed over the weekend when the prices were very reasonable, less than $200 a night. The price almost doubled during the week. I discovered this when my flight was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

2 out of 5
1732 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions JoinVille Park and Central Park are ...
"This is a very clean comfortable property!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
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 (2,795 reviews)
Amazing
"Very friendly and helpful staff made my stay awesome along with spacious rooms, homestyle comfort, and quiet, relaxing environment with garden, lagoon, and tranquil and serene surroundings and views of nature (beautiful ducks and birds)."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View

Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View

4 out of 5
1720 El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay - except could never ever contact anyone by phone to help in any way. After a long delay they'd send an email and call (which I always missed due to flights so go voicemail) and if I replied to email immediately I'd still not get a response until too late. The Latch ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Golden Gate Park
Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage

Pier 39

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

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park

Oracle Park

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

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 shops in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views

Alcatraz Island

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

Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,720
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

฿4,512
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

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

฿1,233
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

฿3,213
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

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

฿909
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

฿4,382
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
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