- TripBuzz found 715 things to do with kids in or near San Mateo, California, including 697 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Los Altos.
- From Bel Mateo Bowl to Central Park, City of San Mateo, the San Mateo area offers 129 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails.
- Located twenty-five minutes from Downtown San Francisco lies the city of San Mateo, California. Nestled in Silicon Valley, the city is a thriving business and technological community, as well as housing over 100,000 residents. Visitors enjoy the cities diverse shopping districts, parks and gardens, including a traditional Japanese tea garden.
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Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail is a four mile round-trip trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail offers scenic views of San Pablo Bay, Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais, and the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
37.5 Miles
Waters End Park features large open green spaces, multiple play structures for kids to climb, basketball courts, and public restrooms. The park also features benches with chess boards for impromptu challenges.
37.6 Miles
Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.
37.6 Miles
Hanns Park features heavily-shaded picnic areas with BBQ's, an amphitheater, open-turf play areas and a trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway. The park also offers reservable picnic areas.
37.8 Miles
At Cunningham Aquatic Complex, visitors can choose a lane to swim in a 700,000 gallon lap pool. The pool is monitored by lifeguards during open swim sessions and hosts the local high school's swim meets.
38.0 Miles
Guests of the Round Valley Regional Preserve will be able to go hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling in a site that reaches temperatures of up to 100 degrees during the summer. The location also offers campsites that feature picnic tables and a restroom.
38.1 Miles
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Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA
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Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
38.1 Miles
Spanning a total distance of 350-miles in length, Bay Ridge Trail is a nature trail that connects over 75 parks and open spaces throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The trail can be used for biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
38.3 Miles
John Henry Johnson Park is a neighborhood park that features ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground area. The park also has picnic facilities, including tables, grills, and regularly maintained public restrooms.
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21570 Almaden Road off Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA
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The history of local quicksilver mining is put on display at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum. Located within the Almaden Quicksilver County Park, there are mine dioramas, artifacts from historic mining facilities, and exhibits covering the lifestyles of mining communities.