Guidebook for San Mateo

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Guidebook for San Mateo

Essentials

Grocery shopping is literally a stone throw away.
148 locals recommend
Safeway
1655 El Camino Real
148 locals recommend
Grocery shopping is literally a stone throw away.
Get your fresh produce, veggie and much more from local providers!
Downtown San Mateo Farmers' Market
Get your fresh produce, veggie and much more from local providers!
Extremely popular among Peninsular residents who care about health living.
Crystal Springs Produce
770 Polhemus Rd
Extremely popular among Peninsular residents who care about health living.
Trade Joe's. Need I say more?
21 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1820-22 S Grant St
21 locals recommend
Trade Joe's. Need I say more?
Apple Store in downtown Burlingame
18 locals recommend
Apple Burlingame
1301 Burlingame Ave
18 locals recommend
Apple Store in downtown Burlingame
SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is only 5 miles or 7 minutes away.
263 locals recommend
San Francisco International Airport
263 locals recommend
SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is only 5 miles or 7 minutes away.
Safeway Foster City
148 locals recommend
Safeway
1655 El Camino Real
148 locals recommend
Safeway Foster City
Burlingame Caltrain Station has less trains but still very convenient
24 locals recommend
Burlingame Caltrain Station
24 locals recommend
Burlingame Caltrain Station has less trains but still very convenient
Healthy, fresh, organic. Whole Foods is a local favorite.
158 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1010 Park Pl
158 locals recommend
Healthy, fresh, organic. Whole Foods is a local favorite.

Entertainment & Activities

Kids friendly, wheelchair accessible, dog friend, the Central Park in San Mateo is loved by local residents.
Central Recreation Center
50 E 5th Ave
Kids friendly, wheelchair accessible, dog friend, the Central Park in San Mateo is loved by local residents.
Take a stroll by the Bay and have a fun time with your friends or kids
57 locals recommend
Coyote Point Recreation Area
1701 Coyote Point Dr
57 locals recommend
Take a stroll by the Bay and have a fun time with your friends or kids

Food Scene

Classy, trendy storefronts along Burlingame Ave in the Downtown area offer you a taste of Peninsula living.
14 locals recommend
Downtown
14 locals recommend
Classy, trendy storefronts along Burlingame Ave in the Downtown area offer you a taste of Peninsula living.
Exotic South American cuisine known for its steak
15 locals recommend
Espetus Churrascaria - San Mateo
710 S B St
15 locals recommend
Exotic South American cuisine known for its steak
Authentic Japanese cuisine.
8 locals recommend
SAKAE Sushi & Grill
243 California Dr
8 locals recommend
Authentic Japanese cuisine.
Waterfront restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous and romantic :D
19 locals recommend
Top of The Market - San Mateo
1855 S Norfolk St
19 locals recommend
Waterfront restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous and romantic :D
Peet's in Downtown San Mateo
6 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
255 East 3rd Avenue
6 locals recommend
Peet's in Downtown San Mateo
Starbucks in downtown Burlingame
19 locals recommend
Starbucks
1160 Burlingame Ave
19 locals recommend
Starbucks in downtown Burlingame
Great spot for brunches.
13 locals recommend
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
50 E 3rd Ave
13 locals recommend
Great spot for brunches.
Cute little cafe, good for brunches.
27 locals recommend
Alana's Cafe
1408 Burlingame Ave
27 locals recommend
Cute little cafe, good for brunches.
Take a leisurely walk along the Bay Trail and get brunch at this nice little coffee shop. I've been there personally.
17 locals recommend
Nini's Coffee Shop
1000 N Idaho St
17 locals recommend
Take a leisurely walk along the Bay Trail and get brunch at this nice little coffee shop. I've been there personally.
Another good place for brunches.
10 locals recommend
Ike's Place
680 East 3rd Avenue
10 locals recommend
Another good place for brunches.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best Italian in town
11 locals recommend
Stella Alpina Osteria
1448 Primrose Rd
11 locals recommend
Best Italian in town
You will be instantly impressed with this little bar. The menu features a variety of small bites from neighboring restaurant.
18 locals recommend
Barrelhouse
305 California Dr
18 locals recommend
You will be instantly impressed with this little bar. The menu features a variety of small bites from neighboring restaurant.
Enjoy a view of the entire Bay Area
The Van's Restaurant
815 Belmont Ave
Enjoy a view of the entire Bay Area

Sightseeing

Beautiful historical Filoli Garden
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd
141 locals recommend
Beautiful historical Filoli Garden
Historical landmark. Tranquil and romantic, perfect for an afternoon leisure walk
17 locals recommend
Pulgas Water Temple
56 Cañada Rd
17 locals recommend
Historical landmark. Tranquil and romantic, perfect for an afternoon leisure walk
20 min away is Pacifica if you feel for some amazing ocean views :)
45 locals recommend
Pacifica
45 locals recommend
20 min away is Pacifica if you feel for some amazing ocean views :)

Shopping

Macy's, boutique stores - shop for whatever you want
Macy's
115 Hillsdale Mall
Macy's, boutique stores - shop for whatever you want
Apple Store Hillsdale, usually gets the largest shipments in the Bay Area of iPhone and iPad devices everyday
Apple Hillsdale
60 31st Ave
Apple Store Hillsdale, usually gets the largest shipments in the Bay Area of iPhone and iPad devices everyday
The Home Depot
2001 Chess Dr
2001 Chess Drive
The Home Depot
Costco Foster City
171 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
450 10th St
171 locals recommend
Costco Foster City
Target
32 locals recommend
Target
2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy
32 locals recommend
Target

Arts & Culture

When you feel for some movies with friends or your special one
68 locals recommend
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd Ave
68 locals recommend
When you feel for some movies with friends or your special one
Great golf course by the Bay
Poplar Creek Golf Course
1700 Coyote Point Dr
Great golf course by the Bay