Visit South San Mateo
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.
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.
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.
Sugarloaf Mountain
You can learn about the history of San Mateo with a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Things to do
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Private Half Moon Bay Coastal Delights Driving Tour
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Location was great! Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A guy named I believe Quinn helped me download the app for Waymo great people skills. I did find it overpriced. The third night they tripled the price.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Facilities were good and service was as I'd expect from a Hyatt Regency.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Nice location,beautiful neighborhood.Nice and artistic spaces.Very polite and capable staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean room, nice accommodations. Close to airport and they had shuttle service, however, it ran every 45 minutes so we took an Uber instead from the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Nice workers and clientele
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South San Mateo
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Letterform Archive 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. San Francisco Public Library 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.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lucky Strike San Francisco, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at UCSF/Chase Center Stop or Mission Rock Station.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from San Francisco Mint to Children's Creativity Museum – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
