- 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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301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street, San Francisco, CA
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Grand and ornate, the War Memorial Opera House houses both the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. A cultural landmark, along with live performances, this building is used for special events including private receptions and dinners.
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316 votes
865 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Architecturally stunning, Westfield San Francisco Centre is a large shopping mall in the heart of city. Specializing in upscale and high end products, it houses many designer shops and boutiques.
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701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Dedicated to arts and entertainment, many performances and exhibits are held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Located in the cities cultural hub, this facility offers programs in both visual and performing arts.
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Situated on a total of 6-acres of land, the Jerry Raber Ash Street Park is a recreational park that includes softball practice fields, a basketball court, and family picnic facilities. The park also has restrooms and a playground.
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37557 Enterprise Ct, Ste H, Newark, CA 94560
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Providing training services, Fremont Football League Inc offers workshops for tackle football, flag football, and cheer. Each season features 8 games per team, with a final playoffs game at the end.
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For those not on a diet, Beard Papa's offers a wide selection of ice cream puffs. Try them glazed with chocolate ganache.
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Bin415 gives private day tours of wineries based on your interests. They are also available to help you put together an itinerary.
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Comic book lovers will enjoy a stop at the Cartoon Art Museum. This museum has a large selection of cartoon and comic book art, both from real comics and invented ones.
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311 votes
736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets), San Francisco, CA 94105
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With a variety of exhibits displaying Jewish history, art and culture, the Contemporary Jewish Museum is a must for all interested in this community. Children are free and there is free admission every first Tuesday of each month.
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Gordon Biersch is a popular restaurant chain in San Francisco. They have a pub and a restaurant with a tasty menu.