San Mateo

Travel Guide

Coyote Point Park featuring a garden
Coyote Point Park featuring cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park featuring sailing and general coastal views
Coyote Point Park featuring sailing and a bay or harbor
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

Where to stay in San Mateo

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East San Mateo

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

East San Mateo
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Central San Mateo

While visiting Central San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12.

Central 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
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North Central

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Central and surrounding area, you can visit Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey.

North Central
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

Shoreview

While visiting Shoreview, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course.

Shoreview
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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
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is P5,334 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,334
P6,171 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was close to the freeway. The front desk staff was welcoming and great. I booked the 2 bedroom suit and it was very spacious. Would definitely book this hotel again."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is P5,522 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,522
P6,278 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,024 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to the airport, beds are comfortable, good pillows, good linens, clean room and lobby. Restaurant was OK, good staff. There’s nothing around the hotel. We ordered DoorDash and got some good Thai food, but there’s nothing to walk to and no view. Also, no outside area. All ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is P6,774 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,774
P7,973 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,629 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotwl"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

2 out of 5
1732 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions JoinVille Park and Central ...
"This is a very clean comfortable property!"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
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 (2,782 reviews)
"It was old and could use some fresh paint and carpets"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Kasa The Addison San Francisco

Kasa The Addison San Francisco

4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, memory foam beds, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Presidio of San ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great amenities and good location
"The location is great, but very expensive. We like having a kitchen and laundry facility. There is no fan provided, so be prepared in warmer months. The bathroom door is frosted glass and does not reach the ceiling."

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
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Popular places to visit

Golden Gate Park featuring flowers and a garden

Golden Gate Park

This wonderful park is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Come here to relax, enjoy the scenery, breathe in the air and watch the wildlife.

Golden Gate Park
Pier 39 showing street scenes, a city and signage

Pier 39

This waterfront attraction offers all the fun of a traditional pier with rides, street performances and entertainment courtesy of a colony of resident sea lions!

Pier 39
Golden Gate Bridge featuring night scenes, a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and a bay or harbor

Golden Gate Bridge

This iconic bridge, with its distinctive burnished red colour, is probably one of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks.

Golden Gate Bridge
Oracle Park

Oracle Park

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Moscone Convention Center

Moscone Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Alcatraz Island showing a coastal town and island views

Alcatraz Island

Home to the world’s most notorious prison, tour this famous landmark to understand why it gained its reputation as such a cold and unforgiving place.

Alcatraz Island

Things to do

Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

P8,085
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

P2,210
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

P5,758
per traveler
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo

P1,629
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Flyer Theater, 7D Ride & Laser Maze Combo
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise

P7,852
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Inside Alcatraz Tour with Bay Cruise
San Francisco: The Flyer

San Francisco: The Flyer

P814
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: The Flyer
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Redwood City showing street scenes and a city

Redwood City

San Francisco

San Francisco