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

CA $78
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

CA $155
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

CA $293
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

CA $68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

CA $99
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Love Bus tour

San Francisco Love Tour

CA $141
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Love Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

CA $28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure

CA $51
per adult
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1517 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $80 and current price is CA $71 per adult
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History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 134 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $78 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 281 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $274 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $44 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 621 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $55 per adult
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What to do in San Mateo County

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A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Miramar Beach

9.2/10 (332 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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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 cityscape with a prominent bridge in the distance, surrounded by hills and a dense urban area.

San Bruno

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

San Mateo

A suspension bridge with illuminated cables, a calm body of water, and a distant city skyline at dusk.

Daly City

An aerial view of San Francisco with the Golden Gate Bridge, hills, and the ocean.

South San Francisco

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Belmont