San Mateo, San Mateo County, CA
Places to go in San Mateo
16 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Bay Meadows Park
Recreational area on 12 acres includes a baseball diamond, lawn-bowling green, public garden & more.
301 E 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Coyote Point Beach
Coyote Point Beach, Bay Trail, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Coyote Point Recreation Area
Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas.
1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views.
10 Old Stage Coach Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA
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Laurelwood Park
The city's largest park (225 acres) offers trails leading to Sugarloaf Mountain & scenic picnicking.
Laurelwood Park, 3471 Glendora Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Laurie Meadows Park
Bordered by a path, this 7.5-acre park features a lawn with a softball backstop & a playground.
111 Laurie Meadows Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Lemos Farm
12320 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
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Parkside Aquatic Park
Bordered by a lagoon, this cozy park features a swimming beach, picnic areas & a boat launch ramp.
1595 Seal St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
Massive 3,137-acre green space with many trails & a wide range of plant life & wildflowers.
Redwood City, CA 94062, USA
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Ryder Park
Neighborhood park with striking, modern picnic pavilions, BBQs, a playground & seasonal splash pad.
1801 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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San Mateo Central Park
Vibrant, 16-acre park featuring Japanese gardens, a mini train ride, playground & ice-skating rink.
50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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San Mateo Japanese Garden - Entrance
Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.
50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Seal Point Park
Waterfront area featuring windsurfing, a biking trail, dog park & outdoor classrooms led by rangers.
1901 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
Varied landscape including 11 miles of trails, lake, meadows & ridge views in a 2,143-acre preserve.
La Honda, CA 94020, USA
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Waterdog Lake & Open Space
This hilly green park surrounding a small lake has trails of varying lengths, some of them steep.
2400 Lyall Way &, Lake Road Trail, Belmont, CA 94002, USA
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Wunderlich County Park
Park with redwood trees, open meadows & biking/hiking trails, plus stables for horseback riding.
4040 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062, USA