Holidays in San Mateo

Spreading from the rocky coastline of San Francisco's Bay Area towards the musty mountains in the distance, San Mateo is a city at the cutting edge of Silicon Valley's computer boom, while also a prominent and fascinating player in California's history with many unique and beautiful buildings to show for it. A place home to dozens of different ethnicities and cultures, San Mateo holidays are bound to be anything but dull.

Planning San Mateo Holidays

Conveniently located right beside the San Francisco International Airport, flights from anywhere around the US and indirectly from the UK or Europe are the best way to start San Mateo holidays. However, there are also excellent bus and road connections with Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, and other major cities. San Mateo holidays are blessed with the ability to be enjoyed simply on foot or by bicycle around the city centre, although car hire is readily available and an easy way to travel further afield. It never really gets cold on San Mateo holidays at any time of the year, although winters can be a bit damper than the hot summer months. This would be the ideal time to hide away in San Mateo's many bars, eateries and museums occupying some charming historical buildings in the city centre.

San Mateo Highlights

The rocky outcrop of Coyote Point is a landmark of San Mateo holidays, and the impressive museum here is an excellent way to discover the history of the area. However, for a more illustrative, hands-on view, simply stroll through San Mateo's historical buildings, including the typical local modern styles to be found around 19th Avenue Park. Whether walking or not, the heart and soul of San Mateo holidays is Central Park, which also holds a brilliant 100-year-old Japanese Tea Garden, and is only a short walk to the fantastic array of food, drink and shopping options around B Street.