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Why people love visiting artsy San Mateo
The area's festivals and art galleries are just a few of the reasons to vacation in San Mateo. This city's restaurants, sporting events and shopping draw many visitors. San Francisco Bay and Chase Center are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around San Mateo
Do you want to discover things to do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes San Mateo a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Crystal Springs Golf Course (3.1 mi / 5 km)
- GoKart Racer (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Half Moon Bay Golf Links (10.8 mi / 17.5 km)
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (12.9 mi / 20.8 km)
- Olympic Club (13.7 mi / 22.1 km)
- Harding Park Golf Course (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of San Mateo
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, San Mateo is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- San Francisco Bay (10 mi / 16 km)
- Golden Gate Park (16.3 mi / 26.2 km)
- Presidio of San Francisco (18 mi / 29 km)
- Coyote Point Park (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Miramar Beach (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
- Naples Beach (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
Traveling to and around San Mateo
Fly into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), the closest airport, located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station and Hillsdale Station are the main stations in the area.