- 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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4525 Dyer Street, Union City, CA 94587
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Providing recreational opportunities, Veteran's Memorial Park - Hall Ranch has tennis courts, baseball fields, and walking paths for the community to enjoy. The park hosts festivals and other community events on a yearly basis.
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History of the local area is collected and preserved within the Union City Historical Museum. The organization that supervises the museum also works at collecting oral histories from those living in the community.
13.9 Miles
Balmy Alley is a concentrated area of murals in San Francisco. Topics covered are various, and include politics and natural disaster.
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A look at art in the urban ghetto, Precita Eyes showcases work of local muralists. See their works and learn about the influences behind them.
13.9 Miles
With bikes to accommodate riders of all ages and sizes, Pedal Beach Rentals is a great place to visit for an enjoyable outing with the family. The shop offers a large variety of bikes, including tandem bikes.
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Traditional-style bowling is available AMF Southshore Lanes across 40 individual lanes. Flat-screen televisions have been installed at each of the lanes to provide crystal clear score tracking, and there is an on-site video game arcade and six billiard tables.
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Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Located in the foothills around Stanford University, The Dish - Stanford Foothills features a working radiotelescope that is frequently used for educational and research purposes. The area is also popular among joggers and hikers.
13.9 Miles
The location of Pioneer Park is directly adjacent to a local school. Facilities offered to the public at the park include two large ballfields, a paved walkway, multiple basketball courts, and a small playground area with tether-ball poles and four-square markings.
14.0 Miles
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge is close to the city, yet it provides an escape into nature. Over 80 species make their homes here, including ducks, loons, and geese.
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Byxbee Park is an open land space for patrons to be around nature The park has paths for walkers, runners and bikers. Patrons can walk their dogs on a leash or bird watch.