- 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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67 votes
1111 Gough Street at Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
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Despite being a place of worship, St. Mary's Cathedral also offers tours to it's visitors, at certain times of the day, where they can admire the architecture and even buy a small souvenir from the gift shop.
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10 votes
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Sur La Table
77 Maiden Ln. between Kearny and Grant Sts., San Francisco, CA
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Sur la Table is a kitchen appliances, kitchen gadgets, cookware, bakeware and houseware store located in downtown San Francisco. This store also offer cooking classes and culinary vacations in U.S and Paris.
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Located right off Union Square, the Alcove Theater is a host to all kinds of entertainment such as improv, magic, musicals and more. The setting is very intimate with no seat being more than 15 ft away from the stage.
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79%
1326 votes
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Union Square
Bordered by Powell, Stockton, Post and Geary Streets, San Francisco, CA 94123
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One of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco, Union Square houses a variety of upscale departmental stores, boutiques as well as small discount shops, restaurants and an amphitheater. The Square is outlined with beautiful trees and flower-beds providing a scenic background.
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The average adult and adventurous children will enjoy Bay Voyager Day Trips which employs a custom built rigid inflatable boat. Histories and stories of San Francisco are told by the main guide while touring major sites of the city from the bay itself.
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Designer clothing and other exclusive apparel can be purchased at Downtown, a specialty boutique in the greater San Francisco area. Shop for the newest fashions from notable and international designers.
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79%
14 votes
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Edinburgh Castle
950 Geary Blvd. between Larkin and Polk, San Francisco, CA
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Grab a bite while enjoying live entertainment at the Edinburgh Castle Pub. Along with casual dining, this pub features a variety of bands and offers occasional dancing and other social activities.
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89%
745 votes
859 O'Farrell St. at Polk St., San Francisco, CA
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A regular place for musicians to showcase their talents, many notable bands and singers have performed at the Great American Music Hall. It is also a beautiful venue for special occasions such as receptions or birthday parties.
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95%
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25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
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The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
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JC Cellars offers a good selection of Zinfandel and Syrah wines. Tasting is $5 each.