Visit South San Mateo
Popular places to visit
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo County Event Center is just one of the places to see in San Mateo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hillsdale Shopping Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hillsdale Shopping Center during your trip to San Mateo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Casanova Park
Casanova Park is just one of the places to see in San Mateo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Fresenius Medical Care at San Mateo Medical Center Apheresis
If Fresenius Medical Care at San Mateo Medical Center Apheresis is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Mateo.
Bay Meadows Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Bay Meadows Park and also enjoy the cycling trails in San Mateo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Fiesta Meadows Park
After visiting Fiesta Meadows Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Mateo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Napa and Sonoma Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

Private Half Moon Bay Coastal Delights Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
Top hotels in South San Mateo

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South San Mateo

Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.

Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Letterform Archive are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.

Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lefty O'Doul Bridge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mission Rock Station or UCSF/Chase Center Stop.

South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.