San Mateo County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lighthouse on a cliff by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A clear lake with a fountain, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

Popular cities in San Mateo County

The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.
San Francisco
Known for Chinatown, Theatres and Art
The city with a beautiful bay, famous red bridge and infamous fog welcomes you to enjoy art, history, shopping and outdoor activities.

Reasons to visit

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Oracle Park
  • Pier 39
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A beach with waves, people, and houses in the background.
Half Moon Bay
Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea
Live - Work - Play is the motto of this laidback “SoCal” city. Half Moon Bay is a beach resort where people work to live and not the other way around.

Reasons to visit

  • Miramar Beach
  • Pillar Point Harbor
  • Naples Beach
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A suspension bridge with illuminated cables, a calm body of water, and a distant city skyline at dusk.
Pacifica
Known for Beaches, Sea and Hiking
Get away to relaxing Pacifica! Enjoy the beaches, seaside and natural setting.

Reasons to visit

  • Pacifica State Beach
  • Rockaway Beach
  • Pacifica Pier
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A modern multi-story building with red and white accents, located at a street corner with visible street signs and parked cars.
Redwood City
Known for Dining, Business and Shopping
This city hosts many a tech company, but it’s also starting to get a name for culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Filoli
  • Fox Theatre
  • The Foundry
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A coastal beach with waves, a sandy shore, and green vegetation.
Pescadero
Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Camping
Come to romantic Pescadero and enjoy its beaches, camping and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Pigeon Point Lighthouse
  • Ano Nuevo State Park
  • Butano State Park
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Brilliant sunset in local Arastradero Park. Hiking trails up and down hills lined with eucalyptus trees.
Menlo Park
Known for Dining, Shopping and Universities
Experience the cafes, university life and sunsets in Menlo Park!

Reasons to visit

  • Bedwell Bayfront Park
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A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Miramar Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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