San Mateo, CA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay 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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East San Mateo

4/5(26 area reviews)

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

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

3.5/5(132 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(217 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 Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey.

North Central
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Hayward Park

While Hayward Park isn't home to many top sights, San Mateo County Event Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hayward Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 462 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 462
AED 544 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,957 reviews)
"Great view"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway 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 AED 496 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 496
AED 735 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,435 reviews)
"Great staff!! Very friendly, quick check-in/check-out, Wonderfully helpful and informative. Would highly recommend this hotel. Great location."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 592 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 592
AED 696 total
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,395 reviews)
"Hotel has good central downtown location so it is convenient"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,706 reviews)
"Great stay, nice people, good location"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
San Francisco
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Clean home in quiet neighborhood
"Ada was an excellent host- always quick to respond with answers to questions. The property is clean and well stocked and in a beautiful neighborhood. I would highly recommend this location!"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
2 out of 5
5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA
Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
6.4/10 (22 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay. It was very clean and the bad was very comfortable. Having a private bathroom is a luxury. My only dislike was the paper thin door which didn't block out any sounds in or out."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Mateo

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
110
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
196
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
103
3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city just stay clear of this place

5/5 - Excellent

Rachel.

Love san mateo

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Traveled down el camino real for old times. Love the park and the old eucalyptus trees.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were only in the area for the night after our flight in so I can't say much about the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very convenient to SFO airport. Neighborhood a little sketchy but we didn't have any problems. Room needs a little maintenance.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice area trying to settle there.