South San Mateo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo County Event Center 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.
Hillsdale Shopping Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hillsdale Shopping Center during your trip to San Mateo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Fresenius Medical Care at San Mateo Medical Center Apheresis
If Fresenius Medical Care at San Mateo Medical Center Apheresis is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Mateo.
Paddock Park
Paddock 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.
Bay Meadows Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Bay Meadows Park and also enjoy the cycling trails in San Mateo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Casanova Park
Casanova 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.
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
San Francisco to Las Vegas and National Parks 6 Day Tour
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything was excellent, thank you!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room was really nice. Mostly quiet in halls.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great stay
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Our two rooms were right by the pool which we thought was great, but it turns out the pool is a major walkway to get from one wing to the other. We constantly had peopled walking by our glass doors with luggage talking loudly at all hours. The concierge was extremely rude. Get advice from the front ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Front desk staff were polite and welcoming. Room was clean with all amenities working as they should. Only real issue I had was being told on-site parking was $95 for the night. If we wanted to pay a fraction of it, we would need to park off-site. The off-site parking was around the corner. Carrying ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great hotel
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South San Mateo
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.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
