San Mateo

Travel Guide

Panorama of the Pacific ocean on sandy Cowell Ranch State beach surrounded by sea cliffs, rocky headlands on sunny day in San Mateo County, California
Magical Sunset Panorama over Santa Cruz Mountains. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. San Mateo County, California, USA.
Panorama of Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park on the California coastline south of San Francisco on the Cabrillo Highway.
Point Montara Lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean Coastline on a winter evening. Montara, San Mateo County, California, USA.
Pigeon Point Light House San Mateo, California

Where to stay in San Mateo

Fire Road Through Redwood Forest, Sam McDonald Park, San Mateo County, California, USA

Highlands-Baywood Park

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands-Baywood Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sawyer Camp Trail and Hillsdale Shopping Center.

Highlands-Baywood Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is P7,872 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
P7,872
P9,266 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,531 reviews)
The property was clean and staff friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is P8,561 per night from May 10 to May 11
P8,561
P10,076 total
May 10 - May 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,990 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,665 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
P8,665
P12,660 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,377 reviews)
Clean room, free breakfast far exceeded expectations, outdoor heated pool a bonus if traveling with kids, location amazing

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

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.
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this condo in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,203 reviews)
Great staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
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 (2,938 reviews)
The room was awful; there was no hot water to take a shower. The smell of marijuana was throughout the whole place. The walls are thin, and you could hear muffled voices through the walls. The tub had grime I could not get out. Breakfast was cookies and cereal. Choose somewhere else.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

4 out of 5
550 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Menlo Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Stanford Stadium and Shoreline Amphitheatre are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Kasa (the facility) cancelled 2min prior to check-in by Kasa. This after I had completed all pre-check activities. Prior

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
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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