Things to do in San Mateo County

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A tranquil lake to take a break.
I drove from San Jose through Half Moon Bay, the drive was the best and there're many vista points to enjoy the view. I also spotted couple of dolphins.
This place is awesome for a single or couple to hang out , private own property , no dog allowed and I don't recommend any children neither , yes its spectacular to watch the sunset especially before or after rain, enjoy !
This is a beautiful place I always come back here a few times a year especially around this time to watch the burning sky during sunset
Been a lot of places but home will always be Cali and scenery like this never cease to amaze. #alwayswanderlust
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1482 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 3,947 and current price is P 3,552 per adult
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History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 133 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,930 per adult
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 278 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,601 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is P 2,033 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 605 reviews
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Price is P 2,272 per adult
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What to do in San Mateo County

San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge

San Francisco

Futuristic Circular Corporate Campus in Silicon Valley Aerial View

Cupertino

San Francisco Panoramic Views as seen from San Bruno Mountain Top. San Bruno Mountain State Park, San Mateo County, California, USA.

San Bruno

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

San Mateo

overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Thornton State Beach, Daley City - San Francisco Bay Area, California

Daly City

Aerial view of commercial and residential areas of Menlo Park, California toward Palo Alto along El Camino Real Road near Middle Avenue. Backdrop distant San Francisco Bay and mountains

Menlo Park

Fremont Central Park featuring a park and a lake or waterhole

Fremont

Half Moon Bay showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Half Moon Bay