Things to do in San Mateo

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Coyote Point Park featuring a garden
Coyote Point Park showing cycling as well as a small group of people
Coyote Point Park which includes general coastal views and sailing
Coyote Point Park which includes sailing and a bay or harbour
Coyote Point Park showing a garden

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Areas of San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Lakeshore Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.

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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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Hillsdale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.

Hillsdale