Guidebook for San Mateo
Everything Else
Mollie Stone's Markets
22 Bayhill Shopping CenterGourmet foods close to house.
Great snack/light healthy meal and nice food photography on the walls! (yes, it's my work!)
Jougert Bar
1115 Burlingame AveGreat snack/light healthy meal and nice food photography on the walls! (yes, it's my work!)
Just in case you need a place for your dog. I bring my own dog here. They are cage-free and reasonably priced. Grooming services are very reasonable too.
Happy Tails Doggy Day Care and Grooming
1320 Park StJust in case you need a place for your dog. I bring my own dog here. They are cage-free and reasonably priced. Grooming services are very reasonable too.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1160 Burlingame AvePeet's Coffee
1241 Burlingame AvePhilz Coffee
113 S B StTry the mojito iced coffee! Fresh mint!
Five Guys
4180 N 1st StGood burgers!
Want to take a drive to the coast for some ready good food? Just north of Half Moon Bay, it will take you about 30 minutes to get there but it's well worth it! There's indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Pacific. Nice wine list and great seafood. They also have non-seafood as well. They are known for their lobster rolls and clam chowder. They also have live music so check their website for the latest.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Want to take a drive to the coast for some ready good food? Just north of Half Moon Bay, it will take you about 30 minutes to get there but it's well worth it! There's indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Pacific. Nice wine list and great seafood. They also have non-seafood as well. They are known for their lobster rolls and clam chowder. They also have live music so check their website for the latest.
Awesome sushi! It's on the pricier side but well worth it. Large selection of saki too.
8 locals recommend
SAKAE Sushi & Grill
243 California DrAwesome sushi! It's on the pricier side but well worth it. Large selection of saki too.
It's about a 30 minute drive. Located in Woodside. Excellent wine menu and service. Great food too! Call for reservations or sit at the bar.
48 locals recommend
The Village Pub
2967 Woodside RdIt's about a 30 minute drive. Located in Woodside. Excellent wine menu and service. Great food too! Call for reservations or sit at the bar.
Downtown
Great food and friendly service. Very popular! Lunch Monday through Friday is the best time to go for value.
28 locals recommend
Mingalaba Restaurant
1213 Burlingame AveGreat food and friendly service. Very popular! Lunch Monday through Friday is the best time to go for value.
Kingfish Restaurant
201 S B StGood food and nice wine list.
Essentials
Mr & Ms Bubbles Coin Laundries
715 California DrPurpleTie
2181 West Winton AvenueSafeway
1655 El Camino RealParks & Nature
Windy Hill Preserve
Great hike with elevation. Dog friendly.
Paved six-mile trail from end-to-end along Crystal Springs Reservoir.
54 locals recommend
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadPaved six-mile trail from end-to-end along Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Amazing view of Golden Gate Bridge. Near Cliff House and Legion of Honor Museum.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailAmazing view of Golden Gate Bridge. Near Cliff House and Legion of Honor Museum.
Shopping
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveLots there!
Entertainment & Activities
It's the closest theater. Nice downtown. About a 10 minute drive.
68 locals recommend
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveIt's the closest theater. Nice downtown. About a 10 minute drive.
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveUnique and loads of fun! Good food and drink as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nothing outstanding about the food or beer...just a nice place to hang out, play billiards and wishing walking distance.
10 locals recommend
Steelhead Brewing Company
333 California DrNothing outstanding about the food or beer...just a nice place to hang out, play billiards and wishing walking distance.