- 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!
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Benicia Community Park features various recreational activities including a skate park, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields and playgrounds. Benicia offers a fenced dog park and a paved trail for walking, running or biking. The park also provides picnic tables.
37.4 Miles
First opened in 1912, the Empress Theatre began its life as a vaudeville act showroom. The opulent theatre now showcases a mix of live performances, new films as well as classic movies from bygone eras.
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Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
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24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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At Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, visitors can taste Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah wines. The location also hosts seasonal and special events throughout the year.
37.4 Miles
Now open to the public, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard gives visitors an interesting look into the history of the Navy's role in World War II. The shipyard is favored by local photographers for the buildings and industrial landscape.
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Vallejo Farmers Market offers fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables from the fields and orchards of family farms. The Saturday market is open year-round with the season's freshest fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts along with freshly caught seafood and fresh-cut flowers.
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Rather than a specifically designated area, the Vallejo Waterfront Park is essentially an open space where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like biking, running, soccer, and flying kites. Dogs are also allowed on the walkways if they are on leashes.
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Benicia Skatepark
Benicia Community Park, Community Park Drive, Benicia, CA 94510
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Benicia Skatepark offers skateboarders an Olympic bowl and kidney pool. The park provides a section that tunnels though a pipe area waterfalling into another bowl. There is also a small stair and some ledges around the outside of the park.
37.4 Miles
Gateway Park is a recreational park that includes a playground that has a slide, monkey bars, climbing obstacles, and a covered tower. The park also has a hiking trail that can be used for running and walking.
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26 votes
734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
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The Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum celebrates the fascinating history of the cities naval background as well as the culture of the surrounding area. The museum features exhibits on the women of Vallejo, a sports hall of fame as well as extensive naval history.
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A full service, multisport facility, the Mare Island Sports Center features two indoor soccer fields, basketball courts, batting cages, and five volleyball courts. Guests can pay by the visit or become members.