- 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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22.7 Miles
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21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Featuring 17 tennis courts, a fitness center, and 2 racquetball courts, the Cupertino Sports Center is a recreational facility that offers competitive sports leagues for people of all ages. The center also has a locker room and child watch facilities.
22.8 Miles
Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Model is an important tool for scientific analysis of the environment in and around San Francisco Bay. The model is entirely hydraulic and is the only one of its kind in the United States.
22.8 Miles
Also known as the Ice House, the Sausalito Visitors Center helps tourists and new residents make the most of their time in Sausalito. The Center includes portraits of famous residents, a book store and a gift shop.
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With Ohana Sailing, visitors can explore the San Francisco Bay by sailboat with an experienced guide and his crew. Memorable landmarks of the trip include the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
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Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.
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The Shaefer Ranch Park is a public activities park and sporting event field opened in 2013. Both basketball courts as well as tennis courts are featured, along with picnic areas and a toddler play place.
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A large rock outcrop with areas for rock climbing and carved steps is the focus of Indian Rock Park. Visitors who climb to the top can view scenic vistas of the area, and there is a large picnic area with a fireplace and barbeque pit.
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Linda Vista Park is a public park situated in a residential area, providing visitors with two separate playgrounds as well as picnic areas with grills. The park is made up of open green lawns, with walking trails marked throughout.
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11538-11574 Bay Laurel Street, Dublin, CA 94568
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At less than 1 mile in length, Martin Canyon Creek Trail offers visitors a nature trail with scenic views of the valley below. The park is inhabited with wildlife like salamanders, frogs, and lizards.
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The Mission Peak Regional Preserve is a suitable location for interpretive hiking, radio control flying, hand gliding, and paragliding activities. Visitors of this preserve can also go backpack camping with a reservation.