San Mateo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Canyon Road
This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.
Santa Fe Opera
Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.
Activities
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best San Mateo Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe
Staff were friendly and helpful! Room was clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Inn of the Governors
Conveniently located to downtown Santa Fe’s bustling plaza and Canyon Road, as well as the farmers’ market and numerous hiking trails.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Sage Hotel
Room was fine for what we needed. Beds were comfy. I loved the location, near all the places we wanted to go. I did think the $15 a night for the Xperience Xclusives was ridiculous. According to the staff it was for parking. I liked there was a restaurant on the premises but the bartender seemed ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
Accommodations were above average however, the staff were horrible. Rude, entitled, and unwelcoming. I WILL NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN. Plenty of other nice hotels in the area in which to spend my hard earned money. Hotel.com also overcharged me by $91 over what my booking receipt shows and they refused ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Amazing staff!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Will be back
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Santa Fe Children's Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym are top sights worth seeing.
Railyard Arts District
Art galleries, shopping and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Railyard Arts District. Make a stop by Santa Fe Railyard or Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Arroyo Chamisa
If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Quail Run Golf Course and Camel Rock Casino are top sights worth seeing.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
