San Mateo Park Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
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.
Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in San Mateo Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We had a wonderful 2-night stay. The front desk staff member that checked us in was very friendly and personable. The room and bathroom were clean. The view from our room was spectacular. The location was away from all the craziness of Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf, and yet we had a cable car ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was impressive, large area to accommodate all hotel guests. Hotel is old but well kept. Pool area is nice. We did stay in off season but managed to enjoy a few hours at pool. Bartenders in lobby seem very unhappy with working. Watched one actually grab coffee beans with her bare hands to ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The hotel bed sheet and pillow smell, and there are even bloodstains on bed sheet. I could not get asleep almost the whole night.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The staff was great the room was clean and once again the staff was very helpful and I can't say enough about the staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Clean room. Great location. The Buhda Bar was a great local spot to stop at
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo Park
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.
