- TripBuzz found 715 things to do with kids in or near San Mateo, California, including 697 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
- From Bel Mateo Bowl to Central Park, City of San Mateo, the San Mateo area offers 129 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails.
- Located twenty-five minutes from Downtown San Francisco lies the city of San Mateo, California. Nestled in Silicon Valley, the city is a thriving business and technological community, as well as housing over 100,000 residents. Visitors enjoy the cities diverse shopping districts, parks and gardens, including a traditional Japanese tea garden.
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Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine includes mezza, small plates of hummus, baba ghannouj, and stuffed grape leaves
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While it serves mainly seafood dishes, the Miramar Beach Restaurant also has days when it presents its clients special menus. Grammy nominated Terry Disley creates the atmosphere from Thursday until Sunday.
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Pomponio State Beach is popular for its scenic beauty and gentle tides. Whales and dolphins are a regular sight enjoyed by those out for a quiet stroll along the coastline. The parking is slightly pricey but worth the experience.
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Sea Horse Ranch offers horseback rides on the beach and have 1 hour, 90 minute and 2 hour rides available. They also offer horsemanship camps and boarding in their facility with multiple arenas and turnouts.
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A somewhat secluded white sand beach, Roosevelt Beach State Beach features scenic views of the Pacific as well as surfing and swimming opportunities. The beach has picnic tables and rest room facilities.
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Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
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San Francisco's Buri Buri Park offers several sports fields and courts, including basketball, tennis, and baseball. The park also has a large playground with a jungle gym and other play equipment.
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Redwood City's Maddux Park sits on a little over half an acre of land. The park features an extensive play area with a variety of playground equipment, as well as picnic areas.
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Open Ocean Surfing is a great choice for those who want to learn surfing. The lessons are taught by well-trained instructors and can be taken in the form of private lessons, open classes or even as a part of week-long surfing camps.
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Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink hosts figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues and broomball and has open public skating. They also have skating classes and have a restaurant and a pro shop.
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As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.