East San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Bridge
Arguably the most famous and enduring icon of San Francisco which you can drive along or even explore on foot.
Pier 39
Enjoy the street entertainment, the souvenir shops and the rides at this waterside attraction, where you can see sea lions playing.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among the trees and wildlife here at San Francisco's much-loved park.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Explore 'The Rock' in San Francisco Bay – once home to one of the world's most notorious prisons.
Top hotels in East San Mateo
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
I didn't get the breakfast but everything else was good.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff pleasant. No surprises. Solid Hotel with good location to get to many San Francisco areas.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Beautiful hotel and amazing breakfast spread unlike anything else
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
$ 112.50 per night for overnight parking was unexpected, even for San Francisco.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Room is excellent
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East San Mateo
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain State Park.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Mission Bay
While you're in Mission Bay, take in top sights like Chase Center or Lefty O'Doul Bridge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at UCSF/Chase Center Stop or Mission Rock Station.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SOMA Pilipinas to San Francisco Mint – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
East San Mateo Travel Guide
- Shoreview Park
- Ice Center at San Mateo
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Moscone Convention Center
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Googleplex
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- University of San Francisco
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Embarcadero Center
- Silicon Valley
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Ocean Beach
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
