San Mateo County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brisbane showing landscape views
Brisbane which includes cbd and a city
Redwood City showing a fountain, heritage architecture and an administrative building
Half Moon Bay which includes a sandy beach
Half Moon Bay showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Popular cities in San Mateo County

San Francisco
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

  • Oracle Park
  • Pier 39
  • Union Square
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Pacifica
Pacifica
Known for Beaches, Sea and Hiking

Reasons to visit

  • Pacifica State Beach
  • Sharp Park Beach
  • Mori Point
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Redwood City which includes street scenes and a city
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

  • Fox Theatre
  • Marlin Park
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Half Moon Bay which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
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
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Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Known for Dining, Shopping and Universities

Reasons to visit

  • Bedwell Bayfront Park
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Pescadero
Pescadero
Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Camping

Reasons to visit

  • Ano Nuevo State Park
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