- 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!
- San Mateo, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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38.9 Miles
A movie theater with eight screens, Century Rowland Plaza displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile ticketing, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
39.0 Miles
With a balloon ride, a train ride, and its 'Humphrey the Whale Ride' attractions, Small World Park offers a classic amusement park experience. Guests can also dine at the location's snack bar or rent its party castle.
39.1 Miles
Highlands Ranch Park features volleyball courts for those who wish to play a game away from the beach. The 10-acre park also has picnic tables, barbeque grills, and basketball courts.
39.1 Miles
55%
22 votes
James Donlon Blvd & Somersville Road, Antioch, CA 94509
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Markley Creek Dog Park is a dog park divided into two enclosed sections. One section is for large dogs, and the other is for smaller dogs. The park maintains a dog drinking fountain and doggy bags are provided.
39.3 Miles
Blue Rock Springs Park is a combination outdoor recreation venue and historical site. There are a handful of historic buildings along with large picnic areas, open play sections, children's playground equipment, and a hiking trail.
39.3 Miles
81%
47 votes
1200 Frederickson Ln, Antioch, CA 94509
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Set on 780 acres of land, Contra Loma Regional Park & Swim Lagoon offers a reservoir for fishing and swimming. The lagoon has a designated swim area with lifeguards. People can fish catfish, trout, and bass in the reservoir.
39.6 Miles
Surrounded by rows of trees, City Park offers outdoor recreational fields for soccer, horseshoes, bocce ball, and more. The park has several picnic areas with grills and tables for family get-togethers
39.7 Miles
A wide range of first-run Hollywood films are shown within 14 individual auditoriums at Century Theatres. Select movies are shown in RealD 3D or even High Frame Rate 3D when it is available.
39.7 Miles
71%
17 votes
100 Walnut Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513
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Los Vaqueros Reservoir & Watershed is a nearly 20,000 acre protected watershed that features many trails for hiking and space for shoreline fishing. No private boats are allowed but the marina provides boat rentals and fishing equipment.
39.7 Miles
This 28-acre park features youth baseball and softball fields for those who wish to create a league. Guests can also use the park's barbeque grills and picnic tables so their friends and family can dine while watching the team's play.