- 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is 30,000 acres and is home to millions of migratory birds and endangered species. It has 30 miles of hiking trails, and fishing, boating and hunting are permitted in some areas.
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Visitors can bring blankets to lounge in the sun, go swimming, or enjoy surf fishing at Alameda Beach. From the beach's shores, visitors have a scenic view of the San Francisco cityscape.
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Union City's Contempo Park features a variety of amenities, including two baseball fields with bleachers for seating, a basketball court, and playground areas with climbing structures. The park also has picnic areas.
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The main center for community leisure services on the western side of town is the Holly Community Center. Along with fitness facilities, the site which includes an auditorium that is able to hold up to 250 people can be rented for private parties.