Central San Mateo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Central Park
Central Park is just one of the places to see in San Mateo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Central San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This is our second time staying at this hotel, and we'll continue to stay here when we are back in SF. All of the staff we interacted with were extremely friendly. The hotel offers great city views, and the rooms are clean with modern amenities. The Hotel is in great locaton, with grocery stores, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Everyone was kind and very helpful. The room was spotless when we checked in. Only stayed 2 nights so we didn’t have our room cleaned.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Location is great and room (272) in general was OK. However, need improvement with the internet connection as it was very slow. We also had a problem with the shower, when the button that changes the water flow from the shower to the tub would automaticaly change, so it was an inconvenience to continue ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The clean rooms and hotel staff were very helpful. I loved the location of the hotel as well.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great staff and amazing environment
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central San Mateo
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
