Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Great place to eat amazing Italian food in a lively atmosphere. Great indoor/outdoor seating and full bar.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pausa Bar & Cookery
223 E 4th AveGreat place to eat amazing Italian food in a lively atmosphere. Great indoor/outdoor seating and full bar.
Great Hawaiian/California cuisine. Lively atmosphere with a friendly vibe/staff. Suitable for family, friends, and dates.
Just steps away from the movie theater.
Back patio with fireplace is perfect.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveGreat Hawaiian/California cuisine. Lively atmosphere with a friendly vibe/staff. Suitable for family, friends, and dates.
Just steps away from the movie theater.
Back patio with fireplace is perfect.
Super low key restaurant with a large menu variety. Best place to have a large bowl of delicious pho. Family friendly!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saigon City Restaurant
418 E 3rd AveSuper low key restaurant with a large menu variety. Best place to have a large bowl of delicious pho. Family friendly!
Great restaurant that just opened a new location in San Mateo within the Hillsdale Mall complex
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Refuge
963 Laurel StGreat restaurant that just opened a new location in San Mateo within the Hillsdale Mall complex
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StRamen Parlor
901 S B StOld Town Sushi
100 S B StThe most popular place in San Mateo right now. The sister location is in Japan!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taishoken Ramen
47 E 4th AveThe most popular place in San Mateo right now. The sister location is in Japan!
Teaspoon Drinks And Desserts
128 E 3rd AveDrinks & Nightlife
3rd Ave Sports Bar & Grill
77 E 3rd AveGreat place to watch sports games and have a casual drink.
Great place to listen to music and enjoy good food. Back patio is very serene. Great place for a date.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B Street & Vine
320 S B StGreat place to listen to music and enjoy good food. Back patio is very serene. Great place for a date.
Entertainment & Activities
Upscale Bowling Alley
Great place to grab a drink and play board games and trivia.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrGreat place to grab a drink and play board games and trivia.
Amazing heated/reclining loungers with a perfect view of the screen. Seating is reserved so book your seat early and arrive just in time for the movie. Great local theatre showing the latest blockbusters and a great selection of movie treats.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveAmazing heated/reclining loungers with a perfect view of the screen. Seating is reserved so book your seat early and arrive just in time for the movie. Great local theatre showing the latest blockbusters and a great selection of movie treats.
Pinstripes
36 Hillsdale MallUpscale Bowling Alley
Modern upscale library with a cafe, small conference rooms, and good wifi and access
San Mateo Public Library
55 W 3rd AveModern upscale library with a cafe, small conference rooms, and good wifi and access
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
110 Domestic Terminals Departures LevelLocal MLB team- The Giants
A close walk from the train station
Warriors Way
Warriors WayLocal NBA team- The Warriors
Close walk from train station
Parks & Nature
Japanese Tea Garden (part of San Mateo Central Park) is a must see. Small walking trail leads you through a winding path of bonsai trees, tea houses, and koi ponds. Beautiful, serene and no entrance fee.
Great place to eat lunch/dinner or just hang out. Get there early to enjoy Tai Chi. Join a game of volleyball, kick around a soccer ball, play tennis or just lay on the grass. Enjoy music in the park every Thursday evening in the summer.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Central de San Mateo
50 E 5th AveJapanese Tea Garden (part of San Mateo Central Park) is a must see. Small walking trail leads you through a winding path of bonsai trees, tea houses, and koi ponds. Beautiful, serene and no entrance fee.
Great place to eat lunch/dinner or just hang out. Get there early to enjoy Tai Chi. Join a game of volleyball, kick around a soccer ball, play tennis or just lay on the grass. Enjoy music in the park every Thursday evening in the summer.
Great paved trail to walk/run or ride your bike. Beautiful views of the reservoir and native wildlife. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed. Parking can be challenging but worth it.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadGreat paved trail to walk/run or ride your bike. Beautiful views of the reservoir and native wildlife. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed. Parking can be challenging but worth it.
Shopping
Great mall with all the high street shops and great food!
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveGreat mall with all the high street shops and great food!
Outdoor shopping district with a large variety of shops. Clothes, food, and specialty shops lined the streets of this popular destination. Great for people/dog watching!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burlingame Caltrain Station
Outdoor shopping district with a large variety of shops. Clothes, food, and specialty shops lined the streets of this popular destination. Great for people/dog watching!
Great high end shopping mall with lots of places to enjoy the woodsy area of Palo Alto. Close to the Stanford Campus and Hospital.
526 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterGreat high end shopping mall with lots of places to enjoy the woodsy area of Palo Alto. Close to the Stanford Campus and Hospital.
Essentials
Upscale grocery store with too many delicious treats and specialty items to mention. Their bakery and olive bar are fabulous! Restaurant above the grocery store is top notch!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveUpscale grocery store with too many delicious treats and specialty items to mention. Their bakery and olive bar are fabulous! Restaurant above the grocery store is top notch!
Great updated grocery store chain. Large selection of everything you can think of and their bakery is fantastic!
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealGreat updated grocery store chain. Large selection of everything you can think of and their bakery is fantastic!
High end grocery store chain with tons of delicious ready made food. Great place to look for specialty items and wholesome food.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlHigh end grocery store chain with tons of delicious ready made food. Great place to look for specialty items and wholesome food.
Great neighborhood grocery store to pick up essentials just blocks away from the house. Great place to grab fruit and such at a reasonable price.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dean's Produce
44 E 4th AveGreat neighborhood grocery store to pick up essentials just blocks away from the house. Great place to grab fruit and such at a reasonable price.
Getting Around
Train station is just 10 blocks from the house. Train runs North to San Francisco and South to San Jose.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Mateo station
385 1st AveTrain station is just 10 blocks from the house. Train runs North to San Francisco and South to San Jose.
BART -Bay Area Rapid Transit is a great way to get into San Francisco or Oakland and not have to worry about a designated driver or parking. Take the train or Uber to the BART station.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BikeLink eLockers: Millbrae BART
200 Rollins RdBART -Bay Area Rapid Transit is a great way to get into San Francisco or Oakland and not have to worry about a designated driver or parking. Take the train or Uber to the BART station.