East San Mateo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East San Mateo
Stay near popular East San Mateo attractions
Activities
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best East San Mateo Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"This hotel is located in a very central safe place in Fisherman's Wharf where you can walk to just about anything. Breakfast buffet was extraordinary. Warm outdoor pool and spacious rooms. Would highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staffs were very friendly and helpful. This Filipino staff did above and beyond as we checked in. She helped us with the top spots to visit nearby, taught us how to navigate in the area, and cautioned us with the unsafe places not to explore in the neighborhood."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"I had a great stay here, the room was clean & the staff was very friendly and open to answering any questions I had!"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything about this stay was incredible. From the friendly and communicative staff, to the s’mores from 5-7, to the clean rooms and being in close proximity helped create a memorable stay. Parking for 3 night came out to roughly $222, but would definitely stay at this property again"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Room was clean and spacious. Parking was very easy. The area felt safe and there was plenty of dining and shopping to walk to. The view was amazing. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Always a great stay this is also a great location!"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East San Mateo
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
