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

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,607
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

฿4,989
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

฿943
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
San Francisco: The Flyer

San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure

฿492
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

฿1,279
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,574
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas

San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas

฿623
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas
San Francisco Sunset Cruise

San Francisco Sunset Cruise

฿1,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Sunset Cruise
San Francisco: 7D Ride Experience

San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

฿492
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
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What to do in San Mateo County

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Miramar Beach

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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

A sunset over rolling hills with scattered trees and a clear sky.

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