What to do in San Mateo County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A lighthouse on a cliff by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A clear lake with a fountain, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$65
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$164
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$345
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

NZ$117
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$80
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off & Alcatraz Tour

Alcatraz & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off

NZ$268
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off
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A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Miramar Beach

9.2/10 (332 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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Day trip destinations from San Mateo County

The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.

San Francisco

An aerial view of a cityscape with a distinctive circular building, residential areas, and autumn foliage.

Cupertino

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

San Mateo

A suspension bridge with illuminated cables, a calm body of water, and a distant city skyline at dusk.

Daly City

A sunset over rolling hills with scattered trees and a clear sky.

Menlo Park

A waterfront with a dock, a house, and a bridge.

Fremont

A beach with waves, people, and houses in the background.

Half Moon Bay

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning the San Francisco Bay with a cityscape in the background.

Millbrae