San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coyote Point Park featuring a park
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 a bay or harbour and sailing
Coyote Point Park showing a garden

Where to stay in San Mateo

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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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East San Mateo

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

East San Mateo
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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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South San Mateo

3.5/5(5 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
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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Downtown San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Mateo, Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Mateo
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is 2.604.294 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.604.294 ₫
3.013.089 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"THE HOTEL IS VERY NICE, THE BED ARE SOFT AND CONFY. ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND ALL HAVE THE LARGE TOILET SEAT. PARKING IS NOT FREE. $25 FOR REGULAR CARS AND $50 FOR LARGER VEHICLES LIKE TRUCKS OR TRAILERS. THERE'S NO FREE BREAKFAST. 🙁 EVERYTHING ELSE IS FINE."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is 2.832.743 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.832.743 ₫
4.419.946 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,706 reviews)
"Excellent location, easily walkable to all the places we wanted to visit. Felt safe and easy parking. We were concerned our car may have been over height, there is a 6ft limit but we got in fine. However you can also use the parking in the hotel opposite which has a greater height allowance. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is 4.246.274 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
4.246.274 ₫
6.236.478 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,816 reviews)
"This hotel is very very quiet. I did not hear the neighbors at all. The room was very large with a stunning view on the 17th floor. I stayed over the weekend when the prices were very reasonable, less than $200 a night. The price almost doubled during the week. I discovered this when my flight was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,795 reviews)
Amazing
"Very friendly and helpful staff made my stay awesome along with spacious rooms, homestyle comfort, and quiet, relaxing environment with garden, lagoon, and tranquil and serene surroundings and views of nature (beautiful ducks and birds)."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View

Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View

4 out of 5
1720 El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay - except could never ever contact anyone by phone to help in any way. After a long delay they'd send an email and call (which I always missed due to flights so go voicemail) and if I replied to email immediately I'd still not get a response until too late. The Latch ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View
Kasa The Addison San Francisco

Kasa The Addison San Francisco

4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, memory foam beds and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Presidio of ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great amenities and good location
"The location is great, but very expensive. We like having a kitchen and laundry facility. There is no fan provided, so be prepared in warmer months. The bathroom door is frosted glass and does not reach the ceiling."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Park
Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage

Pier 39

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, night scenes and general coastal views

Golden Gate Bridge

After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park

Oracle Park

Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Oracle Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views

Alcatraz Island

You can learn more about the history of San Francisco during your trip to a top site such as Alcatraz Island. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Alcatraz Island

Cities near San Mateo

Belmont

Belmont

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Redwood City showing street scenes and a city

Redwood City

San Francisco

San Francisco