Central San Mateo Travel Guide
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Things to do
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in Central San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Hotel was nice and well maintained. Clean and pretty…. Parking was very expensive but nice to have on premise. Front desk was nice and helpful. Breakfast line was super long so never got food. Wanted to grab fruit or a bagel for our long car drive but you aren’t allowed to take food out of the eating ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Bar staff-Alnar and Davie were very pleasant and helpful. Female bartenders had very poor attitudes. Mei Lo at the deli was so sweet and helpful. The rugs on our floor, the 11th, were filthy. The windows on the rooftop bar were so dirty, which detracted from the stellar views."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
"Rooms are very small. The pictures"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
"Hotel is cute and decently maintained for being 100 years old. The low rating is because someone stole a bag of souvenirs from our room. The only people in our room besides us was housekeeping. All of the items were in the room the morning of and then we realized it was missing that night. We had ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"It was a very nice property and the staff was amazing. The only issue I had was the website stated it was pet friendly and had a place for the pets. However that is not the case. There was no place for me to take my dog. Other than that I really enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
