San Mateo is located in the San Mateo County, in the State of California. As one of the largest suburbs in the San Francisco Peninsula, San Mateo has a growing population, which numbers over 97,200 inhabitants. The city of San Mateo was incorporated in 1894.
Top Attractions within San Mateo
The Central Park is one of the most appreciated outdoor recreational areas in San Mateo. The park comes as an oasis of serenity in the middle of the busy city. The local Arboretum is included in Central Park, offering people a chance to learn more about the natural elements surrounding them. In addition to the Arboretum, the Japanese Tea Garden is a great spot to visit in the Central Park. Here, people will have the opportunity to enjoy special services and drink tea in the wonderful traditional Japanese way.
The San Mateo Performing Arts Center provides artistic and cultural entertainment for all those interested. The center focuses on bringing renowned plays to the public, as well as some modern productions of high quality. A theater show can be a wonderful addition to your vacation plans. It will relax and entertain you at the same time.
The Poplar Creek Golf Course in San Mateo is perfect for spending quality time with your friends and family. The course is opened to the public throughout the whole year, on good weather conditions. You can opt for playing a game or just having a training in order to improve your skills. From July to September, the Poplar Creek Golf Course organizes the Free Family Golf Nights.
Hikes on Sugarloaf Mountain are one of the chosen things to do for people wishing to stay active during their vacation. You can stock up on supplies from the local markets and delis. Visiting the nearby area of San Mateo will allow you to admire a variety of plants and bird species. In addition to this, hiking on the mountain is the perfect chance to see the city sites and to admire the surrounding natural landscapes. There are designated trails, which will help you know the right way to go.
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Book At | Miles/km to San Mateo | Directions to San Mateo | Latitude | Longitude |
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Burlingame | 3/4 | Directions | 37.5841 | -122.36608 |
Foster City | 3/5 | Directions | 37.55855 | -122.27108 |
Belmont | 4/6 | Directions | 37.52021 | -122.2758 |
San Francisco International Airport | 5/8 | Directions | 37.61882 | -122.3758 |
San Bruno | 7/11 | Directions | 37.63049 | -122.41108 |
Redwood City | 7/12 | Directions | 37.48522 | -122.23635 |
South San Francisco | 8/13 | Directions | 37.65466 | -122.40775 |
Half Moon Bay | 9/14 | Directions | 37.46355 | -122.42859 |
Pacifica | 10/15 | Directions | 37.61383 | -122.48692 |
*Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. |