San Mateo Things To Do

The Silicon Valley may be a technology leader, but we're not all business. San Mateo and the surrounding area also share California's magic blend of beautiful weather and excitement. At Best Western Coyote Point, our friendly staff will gladly help you plan a day of fun with suggested attractions, directions, tour guides and more! But if it's business that brings you here, we're also located just 3 miles from the San Mateo Expo Center and only 7 miles from SFO International Airport.

Attractions

3Com Park
Better known as Candlestick Park, this football stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Alcatraz Island
This historic prison, accessible by ferry, is one of San Francisco's most popular tourist attractions.

Chinatown in San Francisco
Get a taste of Asian culture with restaurants, shops and architecture celebrating this vibrant culture.

Exploratorium Museum
Hands-on science museum with over 650 science, art and human perception exhibits to explore.

Fisherman's Wharf
This famous historic waterfront includes great dining, performance and attractions such as Pier 39, Maritime National Park, Ghirardelli Square and Boudin Museum & Bakery.

Golden Gate Bridge
This famous bridge is one of the most breathtaking manmade structures in the world. Visitors can ride bikes, walk or drive over the span.

Napa Valley
Food and wine connoisseurs will adore the famous wine estates of this beautiful area.

Paramount's Great America
Amusement park coasters, water rides, shows and other attractions make for a day of family fun.

Redwoods
The magnificent 2000-year-old trees of Muir Woods, some of the world's tallest, are not to be missed.

San Mateo Expo Center
Large convention and event center featuring business, entertainment and athletic events.

SBC Stadium
This classic brick baseball park is home to the San Francisco Giants.

Stanford University
Prestigious university with a beautiful campus and many wonderful attractions.

The Tech Museum of Innovation
Cosmopolitan museum with interactive exhibits focused on technology and an IMAX theater.

Shopping

• Hillsdale Shopping Center
  60 Hillsdale Shopping Center
  (650) 345-8222
• San Francisco Shopping Center
  865 Market Street
  (415) 495-5656
• Serramonte Center
  3 Serramonte Blvd.
  (650) 992-8686
• Stanford Shopping Center
  680 Stanford Shopping Center
  (650) 617-8585, (800) 772-9332
• The Shops At Tanforan
  1150 El Camino Real
  (650) 873-2000

For more information about San Mateo business, please visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau. You may also find flight information at SFO International Airport.