Things to do in San Mateo

Activities, attractions and tours

Coyote Point Park featuring a garden
Coyote Point Park featuring cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park featuring sailing and general coastal views
Coyote Point Park featuring sailing and a bay or harbor
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

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What to do in San Mateo


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Areas of San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

Though Central San Mateo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Mateo County Event Center and Poplar Creek Golf Course.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Ice Center at San Mateo are top sights worth seeing.

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.

South San Mateo
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

While visiting Shoreview, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course.

Shoreview
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North Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Central and surrounding area, you can visit Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey.

North Central
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Hillsdale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.

Hillsdale