East San Mateo Travel Guide

San Francisco

A coastal city with a prominent bridge spanning a body of water.

Stay near popular East San Mateo attractions

Lakeshore Park Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lakeshore Park Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Mateo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Things to do

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

฿4,904
per traveller
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
The Golden Hour at the Golden Gate

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

฿5,012
per adult
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿166
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

฿4,600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

฿4,600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

฿14,396
per adult
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour
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Top hotels in East San Mateo

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 ฿4,297 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,297
฿4,971 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,799 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,799
฿5,649 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway 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 ฿4,821 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,821
฿7,029 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,649 reviews)
"Nous avons reçu un surclassement de chambre… avec fourmis incluses! Des dizaines de fourmis partout dans la chambre. Le lendemain après-midi nous avons pu changer de chambre et tout était propre."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,293 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,293
฿6,229 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,476 reviews)
"Emplacement parfait et près des transports en commun. Personnel très gentil. On a eu un upgrade gratuitement. Grande chambre, belle piscine. Un séjour parfait. Je recommande et j’y retournerai."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,634 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,634
฿6,631 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,241 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,241
฿3,809 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
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Where to stay in East San Mateo

Find the best East San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

East San Mateo Travel Guide