- 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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Housed in a facility that was established in 2001, the Los Altos History Museum focuses on the history of local individuals and local agriculture. Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities are featured at the museum which is located in one of the few remaining apricot orchards in the area.
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Also known as the Los Altos Stage Company, the Bus Barn Stage Company is a not for profit professional theater company that performs in a cozy, intimate play house. The group stages a variety of productions.
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Located in a residential neighborhood, Shoup Park is equipped with lots of playground equipment for toddlers and younger kids. There is also a large sand play area and picnic tables for dining or just sitting while watching the kids play.
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Featuring a large grass field, Hillview Park offers visitors recreational activities like soccer, flag football, kite flying, picnicking, and more. There are several park benches with shade from trees to sit at.
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Presidio golf course is a full 18 hole public course.It is located just a few minutes from downtown San Francisco and it is open to public everyday
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Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
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Seating up to 100 people, Los Altos Stage Company puts on performances of musicals and plays for the community to enjoy. The company produces a mix of well known Broadway classics and lesser known plays.
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Redwood Grove Park is a 6 acre nature preserve with many activities and attractions for the community. Amenities include picnic equipment, trails, a rose garden, a boardwalk along Adobe Creek, and observation decks.
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Whistle Stop Playground is a park where the entire playground is a train and train station theme. The park offers monkey bars and slides as well as benches for parents and guardians to watch their children.
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Pier 33, Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, CA
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Visit the one of the world's most notorious prisons with Alcatraz Cruises LLC. Here you can explore Alcatraz, listen to tales from prisoners and wardens alike, and take a leisurely stroll through the gardens.