- Our list of the best things to do in San Mateo, California, features the top 973 nearby activities — including 339 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Mateo, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Creighton Park is a small five acre park featuring large open fields and shaded areas. Those looking for a picnic spot may be interested in this park, as it maintains several picnic areas with available barbeques.
26.3 Miles
The Bay Badminton Center is a badminton facility that has amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a fully stocked pro shop, and an electronic court queuing system. The building also has locker rooms.
26.3 Miles
100%
3 votes
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Front Row Theater
Bollinger Canyon Rd. at E. Branch Parkway, San Ramon, CA 94582
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San Ramon’s Front Row Theater is a live performance venue that hosts a wide variety of traveling performers and groups as well as community performances. The venue also hosts arts education events.
26.3 Miles
Situated on four acres, Wildwood Park features wooded areas along with a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and picnic areas with grills. The park also has a children's playground, a water play area and restroom facilities.
26.3 Miles
An equestrian facility, TGIF Farms offers lessons in various styles of riding, as well as horse training in jumpers, hunters, and equitation. The farm also boards horses and offers a variety of horse-related services.
26.4 Miles
A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.
26.5 Miles
86%
7 votes
14598 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Featuring a flight of five wines, Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room offers private, by reservation tastings for small groups as well as walk-ins. Guests can bring food to be enjoyed on the patio along with a glass of wine.
26.5 Miles
70%
115 votes
14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
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The Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room offers visitors the chance to taste the site's handcrafted wines in both indoor and shaded patio areas. Later during the day, the location's after-hours wine bar also hosts live music performances.
26.5 Miles
Hakone Gardens is the oldest Asian and Japanese estate garden in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors enjoy the gardens rolling green hillsides, tranquil waterfalls, koi ponds and tea ceremonies.
26.5 Miles
The seaside Marina Bay Trail in Richmond is one of the cities most relaxing places to visit. The area features a peaceful trail frequented by joggers, cyclists and walkers, while kayaking and paddle surfing are sports enjoyed in the bay.