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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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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East San Mateo

4/5(26 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
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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(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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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,178 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$3,178
NT$3,677 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Reptile show adventure
"I really enjoyed this hotel. It was quiet and the room was very clean and well decorated, my only complaint is the parking. It was kinda hard to find a spot to park my work Van and I wasn't too happy about paying "$25 per night" for parking... If I knew I was going to paying for parking I would have ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/25

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 NT$3,526 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,526
NT$5,404 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (6,511 reviews)
"Parking was expensive and limited."

Reviewed on 2025/8/26

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 NT$4,924 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$4,924
NT$7,231 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay by the waterfront!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/25

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
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 (2,796 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 2025/8/22

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 WiFi, 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 2025/6/16

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 WiFi, memory foam beds, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Presidio of San ...
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 2025/4/26

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

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

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

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.

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge illuminated at night with city lights in the background in California, USA

Golden Gate Bridge

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Oracle Park

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

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

Moscone Convention Center
Alcatraz Island showing a coastal town and island images

Alcatraz Island

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Alcatraz Island

Cities near San Mateo

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San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge

San Francisco