- Our list of the best things to do in San Mateo, California, features the top 973 nearby activities — including 339 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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38.3 Miles
John Henry Johnson Park is a neighborhood park that features ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground area. The park also has picnic facilities, including tables, grills, and regularly maintained public restrooms.
38.4 Miles
89%
28 votes
21570 Almaden Road off Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA
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The history of local quicksilver mining is put on display at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum. Located within the Almaden Quicksilver County Park, there are mine dioramas, artifacts from historic mining facilities, and exhibits covering the lifestyles of mining communities.
38.5 Miles
Operated by 100% community volunteers, Mira Theatre Guild hosts comedy, opera, films, and much more. Shows include Madame Butterfly, Don Friesen, The Telephone, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Treasure Island.
38.5 Miles
Not only does Buchanan Park have a swimming pool, but it also has a pound with a larger water fountain. The park's amenities included two 100-person picnic areas, bocce ball and horseshoe areas, and playground equipment.
38.6 Miles
The Stone Tree Golf Club engages golfer with an 18-hole course, complete with a bounty of natural beauty, groomed playing surfaces and numerous challenges. This facility offers an array of amenities, including hiking trails, a bar and lounge, and a clubhouse that can be used to host events.
38.8 Miles
94%
157 votes
5175 Somersville Rd, Antioch, CA 94509
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Visitors of the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve will have the opportunity to go camping in both general public and educational group camping areas. The site features grassland, foothill woodland, and stream vegetation.
38.8 Miles
The California Season Park features both barbeque grills, picnic tables, and a shaded patio for those who wish to enjoy a group or family event. The park's large turf area also offers plenty of room for play and exercise.
38.9 Miles
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Roaring Camp Railroads offers a variety of railroad tours, exhibits and activities. It is famous for its magnificent Chanukah and Christmas displays. Tours during holiday season sell out quickly, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
38.9 Miles
Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
38.9 Miles
As a playhouse for a variety of community theater groups, The Fetterly Playhouse hosts showings for musicals, plays, comedies, and more. Some of the groups that can be seen here are the Vallejo Symphony, Fetterly Gallery, and Vallejo Music Theater.