Downtown San Mateo, CA
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Downtown San Mateo Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great room, great view and great staff...ridiculous parking fees!!
Reviewed on 2025/12/1
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hands down the most friendly, helpful staff of any hotel we’ve ever stayed at. Every employee we spoke with was so incredibly kind and eager to help. Very clean rooms. Gorgeous views. We were able to walk to the warf and felt very safe having our car in the garage at the hotel.
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Fairmont San Francisco
No body wash in the shower
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great hotel with wonderful staff! Can’t beat the location.
Reviewed on 2025/12/1
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Mateo
Excelsior
While Excelsior isn't home to many top sights, Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.
South of Market
Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.
Downtown San Mateo, CA
- The San Mateo Japanese Garden
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- Golden Gate Park
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Jack London Square
- Googleplex
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Stanford University Medical Center
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco State University
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Silicon Valley
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ocean Beach
- Palace Hotel
