South San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South San Mateo
Stay near popular South San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was very comfortable for 4 adults. I liked that the shower/toilet are was separate from the sink area. The breakfast was very good and well organized for seating. Lots of different items for different diets. The only thing I thought was not good was the price for a drink at the bar. A vodka ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location, spacious rooms, attentive staff."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"This was a great basic reasonable hotel. Older building with upgraded bathroom. Round the clock multiple coffee options in the lobby. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South 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 Chase Center – 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.
