- 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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21.5 Miles
With views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, Marin Headlands is a natural attraction. Visitors can arrive by car, bike or on foot, and the area includes a hiking trail and suspension bridge.
21.6 Miles
Centennial Drive is a winding mountain road which is a bit difficult to find but does offer many scenic attractions along its route such as UC Botanical Gardens, Lawrence Hall of Science and some stunning views of the Bay.
21.6 Miles
Berkeley's Fourth Street shopping district offers a variety of boutiques, shops and restaurants nestled in scenic surroundings. Fourth Street is a popular window shopping destination with a low crime rate and sophisticated, elegant atmosphere.
21.6 Miles
The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
21.6 Miles
76%
17 votes
570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
21.6 Miles
Situated on 11.5 acres, Serra Park features a small creek, four picnic sites, a children's playground, skating rink and water play area. The park has open grass fields for recreational activities and provides access to adjacent sports fields.
21.6 Miles
88%
16 votes
Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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An intimate venue with just 200 seats, Sunnyvale Theatre features many cultural performances and events throughout the year. The venue is used for concerts, dance recitals, stand-up comedy, independent performances, and more.
21.7 Miles
78%
23 votes
550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Sunnyvale Community Center is a unique complex that features general recreation like gym programs and an indoor sports complex. The site also features a creative arts center and a performing arts center with a 200 seat theater.
21.7 Miles
Known for its Chardonnay, Naumann Vineyards offers private tastings from its wine catalog by appointment. From the winery, visitors will have panoramic views of the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains and vineyards.
21.8 Miles
A retail boutique located in downtown Sausalito, CA. It features local artists work, ceramics, photography, jewelry, painting, wood work and much more.