Location: San Mateo
Top Things to do in San Mateo
The 10 Best Things to do in San Mateo, California (CA)
San Mateo (/ˌsæn məˈteɪ.oʊ/ SAN mə-TAY-oh; Spanish for "Saint Matthew") is a city in San Mateo County, California, located in the high-tech enclave of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of 97,207 as of the 2010 census, it is one of the larger suburbs on the San Francisco Peninsula, located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City and San Francisco Bay to the east, Belmont to the south, and Highlands-Baywood Park and Hillsborough to the west. The 2015 population was estimated to be 103,536. San Mateo was incorporated in 1894.
Restaurants in San Mateo
1. Venture Jeeps, Inc.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Venture Jeeps is an all inclusive, family friendly, four-wheeling, camping, outdoor experience. What does that mean for YOU? It means for one fee, you are provided with: a modified & capable Jeep, all necessary camping gear* if two day trip was selected* meals, and a competent trail guide in his/her jeep to make your trip most memorable & worry free!
2. Ryptic Room Escape
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Check out our newest room: Escape from the Poltergeist! A mysterious spirit is haunting my office. Can you and your team of ghost hunters solve its puzzles, find the key and escape?! ...Before he locks us in forever?
Reviewed By matthewl276
We brought our 14-year-old and his friends here for a birthday party, and everybody had a fantastic time. Highly recommended.
3. Silicon Valley Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Join our one-day tours and get hands-on experiences with the latest tech gadgets, meet with disruptive companies and gain insights into the state of innovation in your industry.
4. Osetra Wellness Massage Therapy Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
About Osetra Wellness Osetra Wellness Massage Therapy Center offers a range of treatment modalities—from relaxing Swedish, deep tissue and soothing prenatal massage. We’re particularly skilled in designing a massage session to meet your needs—whether you’re recovering from an injury, migraine cranial issues or body detoxification. We've been in business 15 years.
5. Baking Arts
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Reach and Teach
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Books, toys, and fair trade/ethically produced gifts from around the world focused on gender equality, peace making, and sustainable living. Find unique gifts, puzzles, games, jewelry, and musical instruments
7. Magic Mountain Playground
8. Peninsula
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Take Highway 84 through La Honda and you won't regret this scenic coastal drive.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We like the Peninsula area of San Francisco Bay, There are nice places to go such as parks, museums, sports facilities, Stanford University and San Jose State is there. This is also where many high technology firms are located.
9. The San Mateo Japanese Garden
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Japanese garden located in Central Park, a tranquil spot among the high rise buildings.
Reviewed By garydO8331YD
Want a slice of peace and quiet? The Japanese Garden is the place to go. One recent day I visited during a soft rainfall-it was magic. The rain drops hitting the surface of the koi pond created a magical atmosphere that only I witnessed-I was the only one present on that rainy day. Visit during the spring and you will be rewarded with blooms and new shoots from the many Japanese maple trees.
10. Sawyer Camp Trail
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Tree-shaded trail stretching 12 miles.
Reviewed By JaneZu66 - San Mateo, United States
The views are beautiful and it's a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride! There are mile markers so you know how far you've gone. There are enough people using the trail in the first couple miles of the trail so that you're safe, but not so crowded that's loud or annoying.
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