What to do in San Mateo, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Coyote Point Park featuring a park
Coyote Point Park showing cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park showing general coastal views and sailing
Coyote Point Park which includes a bay or harbour and sailing
Coyote Point Park which includes a garden

San Mateo Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that San Mateo has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

San Mateo is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Mateo to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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San Mateo Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Mateo.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Mateo attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in San Mateo


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Central San Mateo

While visiting Central San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12.

Central San Mateo
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South San Mateo

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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
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East San Mateo

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

East San Mateo
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3/5(13 area reviews)

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 The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Poplar Creek Golf Course.

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

 

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