San Mateo, California
San Mateo is a city of 103,105 people in San Mateo County, California.
Why visit San Mateo
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 100 parks and trails, 281 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark 12 Downtown San Mateo, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo, Arthur and Mona Hofmann House and Brittan Party House.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in San Mateo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Mateo
San Mateo is the most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan region, and is located about 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco. San Mateo borders Burlingame to the north, Hillsborough to the west, San Francisco Bay and Foster City to the east and Belmont to the south. The population was 105,661 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article San Mateo, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Doran Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Twin steel girder bridges carrying Interstate 280 over San Mateo Creek near Hillsborough, California
Marine World/Africa USA
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Former animal theme park in California
Notre Dame de Namur University
School · 3.3 mi
Private Catholic university in Belmont, California, United States
San Mateo–Hayward Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Road bridge across San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, California, United States
Museums and landmarks26
Arthur and Mona Hofmann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historical home designed by Neutra in Hillsborough, California
Brittan Party House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historical building in San Carlos, California
Carolands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Eugene J. de Sabla, Jr., Teahouse and Tea Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic garden in California
Kohl Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
English Tudor Revival mansion located in Burlingame, California
Ralston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Belmont, California
Southern Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic railway station in Millbrae, California, United States
X-100
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Experimental steel house in California
National Bank of San Mateo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Museum · 2.3 mi
California museum (1995–2019)
Peninsula Museum of Art
Museum · 4.6 mi
Art museum located in Burlingame, California
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds100
Coyote Point Recreation Area
Park · 2.2 mi
Recreation area in San Mateo County, California, US
Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Recreational city park located in Foster City, California, USA
Central Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Public park in San Mateo, California, United States
Crystal Springs Park, California
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Davey Glen Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Belmont, United States of America
88 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes281
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
1000 Metro Center Boulevard, Foster City
Mo-Su 04:30-19:00; Fr,Sa 04:30-19:30
3 Bees Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
224 East 3rd Avenue
Mo-Th 06:30-19:30; Fr 06:30-21:30; Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:30-19:30
BJ's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
2206 Bridgepointe Parkway
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00
Cafe Tsui Wah (翠華茶餐廳)
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
2946 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Chai Yo Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Thai · 0.9 mi
2116 South El Camino Real
Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Curry & Kabab
Restaurant · Indian · 0.8 mi
1923 South El Camino Real, San Mateo
Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su-Th 10:00-22:00
Daiki Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.9 mi
2075 El Camino Real
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30; Sa-Su 12:00-21:30
269 more on the map.
History
The earliest known settlers of the Bay Area were the Ramaytush people, since at least 10000 BC.
From the History section of San Mateo, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
480 North Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites : San Mateo-San Francisco SFO
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
330 North Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo
San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo
San Mateo SFO Airport Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
350 North Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo
Churches and places of worship30
San Mateo Buddhist Temple
Place of worship · Jodo Shinshu · 0.9 mi
2 South Claremont Street, San Mateo
Burlingame United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.3 mi
1443 Howard Avenue, Burlingame
Congregational Church of San Mateo CCSM
Church · Congregational · 1.1 mi
225 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo
Shopping52
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries81
Healthcare16
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - San Mateo Campus
Hospital · 0.9 mi
100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo
North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
227 North Amphlett Boulevard
Kaiser Permanente San Mateo Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1000 Franklin Parkway
Map of San Mateo
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 48°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 49°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 54°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Francisco Intl Ap 72494 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Mateo County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-20: Czu Lightning Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Carlos Airport (SQL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Hillsborough 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Foster City 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Belmont 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Burlingame 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- San Carlos 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Millbrae 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Redwood City 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- South San Francisco 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- San Bruno 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- North Fair Oaks 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MCB-san-mateo-aerial, The original uploader was MCB at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Nathanial Brittan Party House, 125 Dale Ave., San Carlos, CA 9-5-2011 4-17-28 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolands Chateau, Gary gary gary at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Southern Pacific Depot, 21 E. Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA 7-31-2011 6-25-16 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
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