What to do in San Mateo, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden
Coyote Point Park featuring cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park showing sailing and general coastal views
Coyote Point Park showing sailing and a bay or harbour
Coyote Point Park which includes a garden

San Mateo Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in San Mateo


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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

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

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

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

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If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Central Park and Coyote Point Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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Hillsdale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.

Hillsdale

 

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