- 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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Opened for performances 52 weeks per year, the Bankhead Theater has 500 seats available for its visitors. It hosts mainly performances of the local artists.
31.6 Miles
A movie multiplex with thirteen auditoriums, Livermore 13 Cinemas screens first-run Hollywood films. The theater features all-stadium seating with rocking seats, as well as digital video and sound. Matinees and discount packages are available.
31.7 Miles
Featuring 5 playing fields, Santa Clara Paintball offers visitors paintball courses with inflatable obstacles, box mazes, and urban barriers. The paintball center hosts a splatmaster event where kids can aim their paintball guns at physical targets.
31.7 Miles
20%
134 votes
The Willows Shopping Ctr, 1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
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Jungle Fun & Adventure features plenty of climbing and sliding fun in its large indoor play structure. The facility also offers a toddler bounce house, arcade and private party room.
31.8 Miles
Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas is an eight screen theatre with stadium seating. The cinema features new Hollywood releases, has select D-BOX seating, and offers a full-service concession stand.
31.8 Miles
Hidden Valley Park is a neighborhood park with play structures for children ages two to 12. The park has reservable picnic shelters, trails that lead to Hidden Lake, and green areas for picnicking and lounging.
31.9 Miles
With 17 acres of nature to explore, Belgatos Park offers a playground and trails for their visitors. There is a creek that runs near the trail, and there are often wild berries growing nearby.
32.0 Miles
A California State Park, China Camp lies on the shores of San Pablo Bay. It is an ideal spot for wildlife viewing, and was once the site of a fishing village with a primarily Chinese population.
32.0 Miles
84%
38 votes
17770 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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Built around the man-made lake of Lexington Reservoir, Lexington Reservoir County Park offers a variety of amenities. It has a boat launch, an extensive network of trails, picnic areas with barbecue grills, and playground areas.
32.1 Miles
93%
15 votes
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550
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Wente Vineyards-Public Wine Tasting is available upon reservation. There is a cave on the premises that can also be toured.