- 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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At the Hannah Nicole Vineyards, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy wine tastings of up to five samples from the location's menu. The location also offers guests the opportunity to go picnicking.
44.3 Miles
Naturalist-led field trips and adventures are offered by Blue Water Ventures for a variety of guests. The company specializes in sea kayaking field trips for schools and adventures for women throughout the San Francisco Bay area though.
44.4 Miles
92%
484 votes
100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
44.4 Miles
Located in Santa Cruz, California, West Cliff Drive is a popular hiking spot that offers beautiful views of the rocky beach and pounding surf below. Walking, biking and in-line skating are all permitted on West Cliff Drive.
44.4 Miles
Get a personal wine experience at Tamayo Family Vineyards. This beautiful and open venue can cater to all groups with wine tastings, food pairings, and full course meals served in the depths of their wine cellar or the patio overlooking the vineyard.
44.4 Miles
94%
71 votes
328 A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Featuring handcrafted wines from Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and other California vineyards, MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room provides a palate-pleasing experience for its guests. Patrons can also join the wine clubs and enjoy other special MJA events.
44.4 Miles
Located on the San Joaquin River, Lauritzen Yacht Harbor provides a 100 ft. long launch ramp for visitors to launch their boat from. The facilities includes a fish cleaning station, dry storage, and a security station.
44.5 Miles
80%
246 votes
328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Bonny Doon Winery is trendy and high class. Each bottle of wine is artfully decorated and expensive.
44.5 Miles
Experience the ocean seascapes in a one-of-a-kind manner when you visit Segway Santa Cruz and book a tour. Choose from a variety of tour destinations and bring the kids, they can ride the new Robstep designed for children 14 and under.
44.6 Miles
There are lots of shops, restaurants and the Sea Lions at the end of the pier. Rent a boat or go on boat rides from Santa Cruz Wharf