San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 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 Ice Center at San Mateo 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

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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Hayward Park

While Hayward Park isn't home to many top sights, San Mateo County Event Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hayward Park
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$414 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$414
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,694 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$239
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,086 reviews)
"It was a clean room with great customer service"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$308
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,449 reviews)
"I liked the room, the breakfast was good. I liked that the restaurants, and shopping were just a few blocks away."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,739 reviews)
"property is very dated... but that can often wk to you benefit... huge rooms and closets"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
San Francisco
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The best
"Very clean and very comfortable accommodations 10/10 cozy"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View
Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View
4 out of 5
1720 El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (180 reviews)
Nice
"Always a pleasure to stay here"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Global Luxury Suites at Mountain View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Mateo

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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Not really. I think the world 'terrible' sums up the hotel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Only stayed overnight on a layover so can’t comment on the area.

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