Visitor’s guide to San Mateo

by Wes Oribello
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Sixteen miles south of San Francisco on the western shore of the San Francisco Bay is the lovely city of San Mateo. Known for its rich history, San Mateo has warm, dry summers and very mild winters, making it the perfect beach vacation spot for you.

The city has one of the better-developed suburban and business areas in the Bay Area. With more than fifteen parks, the place has a lot of greenery and places for recreational activities and is an excellent place to kick back and explore.

San Mateo, CA. Source: Wikipedia

Places to Stay in San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo is a three-star hotel located in the Foster City neighborhood, an eleven-minute walk from the beach. The hotel offers many services in addition to excellent on-site eating options.

Visit the Great Americana Grill for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy freshly prepared Californian food in a relaxed setting. Microwaveable meals are also available in the Pavilion Pantry’s 24-hour selection. 

The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi in all 157 guestrooms and suites, daily housekeeping, an outdoor heated pool, a whirlpool, and a fitness center.

Holiday Inn & Suites San Mateo

The three-star Holiday Inn & Suites San Mateo is located only five miles from the airport and close to tourist attractions like the Coyote Point Museum and San Mateo Municipal Golf Course. The hotel’s rooms have all the facilities you need, including flat-screen TVs with HBO movie channels, workstations, fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing stations.

The property’s in-house restaurant, The Bistro 330 Bar & Grill, serves American and international fare along with tempting cocktails. Moreover, the free Wi-Fi, sauna, spa tub, and 24-hour business center, and fitness facility are greatly appreciated by guests.

Places to Eat in San Mateo

Jack’s Prime Burgers & Shakes

A modern diner to take your friends and family to, Jack’s Prime Burgers and Shakes has been up and running since 2008, striving to bring you the best food with the freshest ingredients. It prides itself in utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and even locally brewed beer. Famous for its classic flame-grilled Angus beef burgers and organic milkshakes, the restaurant also offers a variety of appetizers like onion rings and parmesan garlic fries. Jack’s Prime Burgers and Shakes offers the quintessential American Diner experience and is a must-visit if you’re stopping by San Mateo City.

The Fish Market

A popular spot among the locals, The Fish Market is a stylish dining destination with a warm and welcoming vibe and a gorgeous view. The service is usually top-notch, with the staff being very friendly despite the constant rush at the restaurant. The ingredients are locally sourced, and the restaurant is known to offer some of the freshest and best fish in the whole city. Despite the high quality of food, the prices are surprisingly affordable, making it the perfect spot to visit if you are craving seafood.

Places to See in San Mateo

Central Park and The Japanese Garden

Central Park, the city’s iconic park, is located in the heart of San Mateo and was created after the city acquired the Kohl Mansion property in 1922. Numerous iconic public events, like the Central Park Music Series, Fourth of July in the Park, Eggstravaganza, and others, take place here.

One of the best gardens in California is the Japanese Garden, located inside San Mateo Central Park. It has a granite pagoda, tea house, koi pond, and bamboo grove and was created by landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. The Japanese Garden is lovely all year round, but if you can, go while the cherry blossoms are blooming in late winter and early spring. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the Japanese Garden.

Sawyer Camp Trail

The Sawyer Camp Trail is a six-mile trail adjacent to San Mateo, California. It typically takes around four hours to complete this route, which is not too challenging. Since horseback riding, trail running, rollerblading, and birdwatching are popular activities in this area, you will stumble into other individuals while on the trail, and it is an excellent place to meet new people. The route is lovely to explore anytime and is open all year. Don’t forget to carry a pre-roll from Grassdoor and get high with panoramic views of nature.

San Mateo Zip Codes

94010, 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404, 94497

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