Food Scene
Great place for atmosphere and great Asian/Hawaiian fusion food. Open Table reservations are recommended. Great staff and management team. Fireplace and proximity to movies and train is a plus!
111 locals recommend
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveGreat place for atmosphere and great Asian/Hawaiian fusion food. Open Table reservations are recommended. Great staff and management team. Fireplace and proximity to movies and train is a plus!
No frills Pho or really great Vietnamese Food! Always busy but never a long wait.
9 locals recommend
Saigon City Restaurant
418 E 3rd AveNo frills Pho or really great Vietnamese Food! Always busy but never a long wait.
Great sushi, especially if you don't eat fish (there really is great non- fish sushi) They are always busy and don't take reservations but that is basically how all really good sushi places are :) Worth the wait.
9 locals recommend
Old Town Sushi
100 S B StGreat sushi, especially if you don't eat fish (there really is great non- fish sushi) They are always busy and don't take reservations but that is basically how all really good sushi places are :) Worth the wait.
Pausa Bar & Cookery
223 E 4th AveAmazing Italian food@ Great for dates or an upscale meal!
Drinks & Nightlife
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrB Street & Vine
320 S B StGreat place to drink and listen to music. Back patio is a plus
Great people, food, drinks if you want to watch a sports game or chat with locals. Very friendly!
16 locals recommend
3rd Street Bar
4626 3rd AveGreat people, food, drinks if you want to watch a sports game or chat with locals. Very friendly!
Parks & Nature
Great place to Tai Chi, run around, jog, young kids train on weekends, lots of green space.
29 locals recommend
San Mateo Central Park
50 E 5th AveGreat place to Tai Chi, run around, jog, young kids train on weekends, lots of green space.
Paved trail to explore the great area. See deer, jack rabbits, squirrels, etc. while walking along a paved path with a view of the Crystal Springs Reservoir. Bikes, joggers, and walkers welcome. Dogs not :(
54 locals recommend
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadPaved trail to explore the great area. See deer, jack rabbits, squirrels, etc. while walking along a paved path with a view of the Crystal Springs Reservoir. Bikes, joggers, and walkers welcome. Dogs not :(
Dunes Beach
Arts & Culture
Beautiful grounds to explore flowers and nature. A must see!
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdBeautiful grounds to explore flowers and nature. A must see!
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness AveSHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market StEntertainment & Activities
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveClose to lots of really good food!
San Francisco Giants Dugout Store Flagship
Golden State Warriors
1011 BroadwayOakland Athletics
7000 Joe Morgan WaySan Francisco 49ers
4949 Marie P DeBartolo WaySan Jose Earthquakes
1123 Coleman AveEssentials
The grocery store, bakery and deli for the discerning pallet. They have everything including a restaurant and cooking school.
66 locals recommend
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveThe grocery store, bakery and deli for the discerning pallet. They have everything including a restaurant and cooking school.
Safeway...need I say more. Basic grocery store that has amazingly delicious cakes and baked goods.
148 locals recommend
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealSafeway...need I say more. Basic grocery store that has amazingly delicious cakes and baked goods.
Great place to grab groceries and fresh fruit. Lots of products from from foreign countries. You might find some rare treat finds here.
17 locals recommend
Dean's Produce
44 E 4th AveGreat place to grab groceries and fresh fruit. Lots of products from from foreign countries. You might find some rare treat finds here.
Basically it is a BODEGA. Karen and her family have great food and tons of convenient store favorites. Smiles and good laughs are always included. A local favorite, they know everyone!
Central Market
517 S B StBasically it is a BODEGA. Karen and her family have great food and tons of convenient store favorites. Smiles and good laughs are always included. A local favorite, they know everyone!