What to do in San Mateo County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A lighthouse on a cliff by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A clear lake with a fountain, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

Things to do

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,648
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,841
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,607
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: The Flyer

San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure

฿467
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

฿1,305
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas

San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas

฿636
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco

฿1,339
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco
Smiling women on sightseeing bus in San Francisco

San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour

฿1,419
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: 7D Ride Experience

San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

฿502
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
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Tours & day trips

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1518 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ฿1,876 and current price is ฿1,688 per adult
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History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 134 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,638 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 281 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,487 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,053 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 225 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,939 per adult
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What to do in San Mateo County

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A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Miramar Beach

9.2/10 (332 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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Day trip destinations from San Mateo County

The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.

San Francisco

A cityscape with dense residential areas, green spaces, and distant city skyline.

Atherton

An aerial view of a cityscape with a distinctive circular building, residential areas, and autumn foliage.

Cupertino

A suspension bridge with illuminated cables, a calm body of water, and a distant city skyline at dusk.

Daly City

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Belmont

Brilliant sunset in local Arastradero Park. Hiking trails up and down hills lined with eucalyptus trees.

Menlo Park

A waterfront with a dock, a house, and a bridge.

Fremont

A beach with waves, people, and houses in the background.

Half Moon Bay