- 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.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of San Mateo, CA , followed by 952 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Berkeley, Los Altos, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Palo Alto, Oakland, Cupertino, Sausalito, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Leandro, Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Bruno, Union City, Castro Valley, Redwood City, Belmont, Daly City, Santa Clara, Menlo Park, Burlingame, San Ramon, Tiburon, Richmond, Dublin, Saratoga, Pleasanton, Milpitas, Lafayette, Danville, Lodi, Santa Ynez and San Rafael
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A scenic park, the Esplanade is home to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Waterfall, the Butterfly Garden and Reflection Pond. Along with a place to relax, it is also a beautiful venue for parties and other special events.
11.1 Miles
A 15,000-square-foot facility, Burgess Skate Park offers skateboarders a space to learn and practice skills with a variety of ramps, elevations and obstacles. The park offers skateboarding classes and is also available for rental.
11.1 Miles
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3 votes
701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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At Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, visitors can explore a playground, skate park, sports fields, and more. Visitors can rent the facility, which consists of a kitchen and patio, for private events like birthdays and weddings.
11.1 Miles
87%
15 votes
4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
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Established in 1986, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a facility dedicated to educating about the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many exhibits, attending community programs, or enjoying fun activities offered at the center.
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94%
17 votes
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pacifica, CA 94044
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Leading visitors to the San Francisco Bay discovery site, Sweeney Ridge Trail offers visitors a challenging hike with panoramic views of the bay. Visitors can often spot trainers riding with their horses on the trail.
11.1 Miles
Esplanade Beach is a public beach that can be used for sun bathing, beach walking, wildlife viewing, running, swimming, and fishing. The beach is also used as a dog park.
11.1 Miles
Fairmont West Park is located within a neighborhood and has a large grassy area for soccer games, baseball, and doggie exercise. There are two age appropriate play areas, a small nature trail and plenty of parking.
11.2 Miles
Cow Palace is an old venue located in Daly City, California. This place was originally built as a hosting place for agricultural exhibits and fairs but today it also hosts concerts, festivals, shows, exhibits.
11.2 Miles
67%
9 votes
501 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Offering gymnastics instruction for all ages, the Menlo Park Gymnastics Program offers classes six days a week for ages one through adult. The facility offers balance beam, tumbling, rings, bars and vault.
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Highlighted by a natural wooded area and picturesque lake, Sharon Park offers visitors a place to play and relax. The nearly 10-acre facility features a picnic area, playground, walking path and shaded seating areas.