- 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.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of San Mateo, CA , followed by 952 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Berkeley, Los Altos, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Palo Alto, Oakland, Cupertino, Sausalito, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Leandro, Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Bruno, Union City, Castro Valley, Redwood City, Belmont, Daly City, Santa Clara, Menlo Park, Burlingame, San Ramon, Tiburon, Richmond, Dublin, Saratoga, Pleasanton, Milpitas, Lafayette, Danville, Lodi, Santa Ynez and San Rafael
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14.3 Miles
Featuring 5 acres, Halcyon Park has plenty of opportunities to have fun with the whole family. The tot lot is perfect for small children, and the concrete volleyball court is great for getting a good workout with friends.
14.3 Miles
A 25-screen movie theater, Century 25 Union Landing and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, arcade games, an XD auditorium and a cafe with food and drinks.
14.4 Miles
54%
289 votes
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
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O.Com Coliseum is a sports complex in Oakland. A great place to catch a football game.
14.4 Miles
95%
152 votes
31310 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587
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Those seeking a unique and thrilling experience visit iFLY SF Bay Indoor Skydiving. The center offers indoor skydiving lessons for children and adults in a 12 foot recirculating one-thousand horsepower wind tunnel.
14.4 Miles
81%
123 votes
Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
14.5 Miles
With an experience of 25 years in exploring the wildlife in California, Nature Trip Day Tours offers year round trips for exploring the wildlife. They organize one day or half day trips of bird watching, nature exploring and conservancy.
14.5 Miles
Visitors of the Alterna Playhouse will be able to watch a variety of performances throughout the year, including shows like Little Shop Of Horrors and Swearing in English. The location also offers open auditions to guests who may wish to participate.
14.5 Miles
20%
133 votes
15555 E 14th St, Ste 350, San Leandro, CA 94578
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A 16-screen movie theater, Century 16 Bayfair Mall displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
14.5 Miles
For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.