Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Celia's
504 Peninsula AveTasty Mexican food, just around the corner
This breakfast and lunch spot is a little hidden gem. It's in the middle of a residential neighborhood, a quick walk from the property. They have traditional american breakfast and lunch, very friendly staff, and a charming patio brimming with eclectic kitschy decor.
17 locals recommend
Nini's Coffee Shop
1000 N Idaho StThis breakfast and lunch spot is a little hidden gem. It's in the middle of a residential neighborhood, a quick walk from the property. They have traditional american breakfast and lunch, very friendly staff, and a charming patio brimming with eclectic kitschy decor.
Rise Pizzeria
1451 Burlingame AveDelicious thin crust pizzas and buratta plates. Great spot for lunch or dinner.
Their breakfast is so good, and their scones are the best. This is my favorite brunch and lunch place in Burlingame. Everything on the menu is great.
27 locals recommend
Alana's Cafe
1408 Burlingame AveTheir breakfast is so good, and their scones are the best. This is my favorite brunch and lunch place in Burlingame. Everything on the menu is great.
The. Best. Ramen. The wait can be long, but that's because people come from all over the bay area to eat here.
52 locals recommend
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StThe. Best. Ramen. The wait can be long, but that's because people come from all over the bay area to eat here.
An excellent neighborhood hidden gem. This incubator kitchen hosts talented local chefs and bakers and offers a menu of great breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee, and pastries, using local, fresh ingredients. This is a great place to have a tasty meal or to sit and work with a cup of tea or coffee. Walking distance from the airbnb, tucked away in a quiet residential area.
6 locals recommend
KITCHENTOWN
1007 Howard AveAn excellent neighborhood hidden gem. This incubator kitchen hosts talented local chefs and bakers and offers a menu of great breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee, and pastries, using local, fresh ingredients. This is a great place to have a tasty meal or to sit and work with a cup of tea or coffee. Walking distance from the airbnb, tucked away in a quiet residential area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious and well-selected beer and wine menu, knowledgeable but non-pretentious bartenders, and great ambiance.
They're usually happy to pour you a taste before you order a glass of wine, so just ask them.
20 locals recommend
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrDelicious and well-selected beer and wine menu, knowledgeable but non-pretentious bartenders, and great ambiance.
They're usually happy to pour you a taste before you order a glass of wine, so just ask them.
This wine bar has a relaxing ambiance — just enough buzz, warm, and non-pretentious — a great wine list, and a delicious selection of bruschetta if you have an appetite. They also frequently have live music.
20 locals recommend
B Street & Vine
320 S B StThis wine bar has a relaxing ambiance — just enough buzz, warm, and non-pretentious — a great wine list, and a delicious selection of bruschetta if you have an appetite. They also frequently have live music.
Parks & Nature
Nice park right in downtown San Mateo. Includes a green field, big playground for kids, and a beautiful Japanese garden with a koi pond. The Japanese garden is a wonderful, serene spot to take in the landscaping or enjoy your lunch. The park has concerts and events regularly in the summer.
29 locals recommend
San Mateo Central Park
50 E 5th AveNice park right in downtown San Mateo. Includes a green field, big playground for kids, and a beautiful Japanese garden with a koi pond. The Japanese garden is a wonderful, serene spot to take in the landscaping or enjoy your lunch. The park has concerts and events regularly in the summer.
This is a large county park with a bit of everything, and it's located walking distance from the airbnb property. Within this large park, you'll find fields, playgrounds (one awesome big one, and several smaller ones), a small beach, lots of walking paths that connect to the Bay Trail (a giant hiking trail that connects the entire Bay Area), and Curiodyssey a delightful kids' museum with hands-on science and animals.
Walking distance from the airbnb, and entrance is free, but note that if you drive there, there is a $6 fee per car at the gate.
57 locals recommend
Coyote Point Recreation Area
1701 Coyote Point DrThis is a large county park with a bit of everything, and it's located walking distance from the airbnb property. Within this large park, you'll find fields, playgrounds (one awesome big one, and several smaller ones), a small beach, lots of walking paths that connect to the Bay Trail (a giant hiking trail that connects the entire Bay Area), and Curiodyssey a delightful kids' museum with hands-on science and animals.
Walking distance from the airbnb, and entrance is free, but note that if you drive there, there is a $6 fee per car at the gate.
Lovely park right by the Burlingame Caltrain station and downtown burlingame. It has a particularly good playground for kids.
28 locals recommend
Washington Park
850 Burlingame AveLovely park right by the Burlingame Caltrain station and downtown burlingame. It has a particularly good playground for kids.
Getting Around
San Mateo station
385 1st AveEntertainment & Activities
Wonderful hands-on science museum and mini zoo for kids. Perfect for toddlers to young school-aged kids.
35 locals recommend
CuriOdyssey
1651 Coyote Point DrWonderful hands-on science museum and mini zoo for kids. Perfect for toddlers to young school-aged kids.
Gorgeous gardens and grounds. Wander through the amazing gardens on your own or take a tour. There's also a cafe onsite where you can have lunch.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdGorgeous gardens and grounds. Wander through the amazing gardens on your own or take a tour. There's also a cafe onsite where you can have lunch.
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveCatch a movie walking distance from the airbnb.
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St