- 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.
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22.2 Miles
Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
22.3 Miles
Located on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley, the Lawrence Hall of Science is a community outreach institution dedicated to science education for children, teens and adults.
22.3 Miles
Golfland USA provides hours of fun for kids and adults. Golfland features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, snack bar and indoor arcade feature new and retro game machines.
22.3 Miles
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78 votes
43300 Mission Blvd at Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
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Old Mission San Jose was one of twenty-one Spanish missionaries that were founded in Alta California. Visitors can learn about the history of the site, study genealogy, or purchase a souvenir at the gift shop.
22.3 Miles
A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Mercado 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
22.3 Miles
63%
197 votes
Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Guests can enjoy a wide variety of scares and thrills at Great America's Halloween Haunt. The halloween haunt offers a variety of thrilling mazes along with live shows and performances.
22.4 Miles
Most famous for hosting the San Francisco 49ers football team, Levi's Stadium is a sports and entertainment venue that seats around 68,500 spectators. The stadium brings in nationally and internationally touring musical acts, as well.
22.4 Miles
Ortega Park lets visitors enjoy nature and walk, jog, and run on its paths. Facilities at the park include two separate playgrounds, a fountain to play in, swings, and a gazebo.
22.4 Miles
Ponderosa Park is a 9-acre community park with a western theme and multiple features including basketball courts, a children's play area, horseshoe pits, a multi-use field, restrooms, and tennis and volleyball courts. Building and picnic site rentals are available.
22.5 Miles
Collecting and preserving artifacts of the rich waterfront history of the area, the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum is a must see. Exhibits cover the creation and discovery of the railroad and water transportation that made this town irreplaceable.