Top 10 Best Things to Do in San Mateo County
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in San Mateo County

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  • CA-1top_1
    4.9/5
    󰺂6.4
    Monterey County94.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCalifornia State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Parking & scenic views available
    󱓊Unique purple beach in the world
    󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠127 positive reviews
  • Silicon Valleytop_2
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.1
    Mountain View30.8 km from downtown
  • Filoli Historic House & Gardentop_3
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.1
    57307
    San Mateo County9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFiloli's unforgettable holiday season | Nov 22, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.7
    Half Moon Bay6.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in San Mateo County
    󱨠30% positive reviews
  • Pigeon Point Lighthouse
    5
    4.6/5
    󰺂4.8
    San Mateo County27.9 km from downtown
  • San Francisco Bay
    6
    4.8/5
    󰺂4.2
    Brisbane29.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSan Francisco's Golden Gate Bay Cruise: Bridge to Bridge Adventure
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in San Mateo County
    Highlights:
    󱓊Blend of natural beauty & cityscape
    󰋄San Francisco Bay & world-class views
    󱨠36% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in San Mateo County?
These are all Best Things to Do in San Mateo County:CA-1, Silicon Valley, Filoli Historic House & Garden, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Pigeon Point Lighthouse
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in San Mateo County?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in San Mateo County include:CA-1:4.9, Silicon Valley:4.5, Filoli Historic House & Garden:4.8, Half Moon Bay State Beach:4.7, Pigeon Point Lighthouse:4.6
At what locations in San Mateo County can Best Things to Do in San Mateo County be found?
The Best Things to Do in San Mateo County are mainly located in:CA-1:Monterey County, Silicon Valley:Mountain View, Filoli Historic House & Garden:San Mateo County, Half Moon Bay State Beach:Half Moon Bay, Pigeon Point Lighthouse:San Mateo County
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