Visit East San Mateo: 2026 East San Mateo, San Francisco Travel Guide

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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.

Golden Gate Park

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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.

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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

5/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco is famous for many things, the golden gate bridge, great food, diversity, however it's most famous for unique architecture , especially Victorian style and bold colors. Sometime's I just enjoy taking a walk through neighborhoods with my camera and phone and often I get surprises such as this vibrant turquoise house. From the tile steps to the bold floral landscape this one definitely stood out.

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Noe Valley

5/5(1 area review)

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

3.5/5(140 area reviews)

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 SOMA Pilipinas.

Stop by Jax's SoMa wine bar for an awesome happy hour. $20 mixed flights and #Delicious $12 cheese boards in a beautiful venue that will have you thinking you're in Napa, where the vintages are grown and bottled.

South Park

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in South Park. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are major draws. Catch the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more of the city.

South of Market

3.5/5(3,655 area reviews)

Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay 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.

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