East San Mateo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lakeshore Park Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lakeshore Park Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Mateo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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 Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Pacifica: Photography Studio Session at Rockaway Beach
Top hotels in East San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel was great. Room service everyday and front desk extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Pool side not used. Parking expensive but secure
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
It was an amazing stay.. the staff, the food, the amenities and the lady that clean my room daily, it was all top quality! Thank you everyone.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Yes gym was great.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The staff was great, and I liked my room. They still use Chromecast devices instead of having SmartTVs, and mine only worked once in four nights. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Great location, very friendly staff and rooms. I’ll definitely stay here for my next visit!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East San Mateo
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 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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
