Guidebook for San Mateo
Essentials
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealGrocery shopping is literally a stone throw away.
Get your fresh produce, veggie and much more from local providers!
Downtown San Mateo Farmers' Market
Get your fresh produce, veggie and much more from local providers!
Crystal Springs Produce
770 Polhemus RdExtremely popular among Peninsular residents who care about health living.
Trader Joe's
1820-22 S Grant StTrade Joe's. Need I say more?
Apple Burlingame
1301 Burlingame AveApple Store in downtown Burlingame
SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is only 5 miles or 7 minutes away.
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San Francisco International Airport
SFO (San Francisco International Airport) is only 5 miles or 7 minutes away.
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealSafeway Foster City
Burlingame Caltrain Station has less trains but still very convenient
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Burlingame Caltrain Station
Burlingame Caltrain Station has less trains but still very convenient
Healthy, fresh, organic. Whole Foods is a local favorite.
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Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlHealthy, fresh, organic. Whole Foods is a local favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
Kids friendly, wheelchair accessible, dog friend, the Central Park in San Mateo is loved by local residents.
Central Recreation Center
50 E 5th AveKids friendly, wheelchair accessible, dog friend, the Central Park in San Mateo is loved by local residents.
Take a stroll by the Bay and have a fun time with your friends or kids
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Isitebe seCoyote Point Recreation
1701 Coyote Point DrTake a stroll by the Bay and have a fun time with your friends or kids
Food Scene
Classy, trendy storefronts along Burlingame Ave in the Downtown area offer you a taste of Peninsula living.
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Downtown
Classy, trendy storefronts along Burlingame Ave in the Downtown area offer you a taste of Peninsula living.
Exotic South American cuisine known for its steak
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Espetus Churrascaria - San Mateo
710 S B StExotic South American cuisine known for its steak
SAKAE Sushi & Grill
243 California DrAuthentic Japanese cuisine.
Waterfront restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous and romantic :D
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Top of The Market - San Mateo
1855 S Norfolk StWaterfront restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous and romantic :D
Peet's Coffee
255 East 3rd AvenuePeet's in Downtown San Mateo
Starbucks
1160 Burlingame AveStarbucks in downtown Burlingame
Three Craft Kitchen & Bar
50 E 3rd AveGreat spot for brunches.
Alana's Cafe
1408 Burlingame AveCute little cafe, good for brunches.
Take a leisurely walk along the Bay Trail and get brunch at this nice little coffee shop. I've been there personally.
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Nini's Coffee Shop
1000 N Idaho StTake a leisurely walk along the Bay Trail and get brunch at this nice little coffee shop. I've been there personally.
Ike's Place
680 East 3rd AvenueAnother good place for brunches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stella Alpina Osteria
1448 Primrose RdBest Italian in town
You will be instantly impressed with this little bar. The menu features a variety of small bites from neighboring restaurant.
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Barrelhouse
305 California DrYou will be instantly impressed with this little bar. The menu features a variety of small bites from neighboring restaurant.
The Van's Restaurant
815 Belmont AveEnjoy a view of the entire Bay Area
Sightseeing
Beautiful historical Filoli Garden
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Indlu yaseFiloli Historic & Garden
86 Cañada RdBeautiful historical Filoli Garden
Historical landmark. Tranquil and romantic, perfect for an afternoon leisure walk
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Ithempeli yamanzi ase-Pulgas
56 Cañada RdHistorical landmark. Tranquil and romantic, perfect for an afternoon leisure walk
20 min away is Pacifica if you feel for some amazing ocean views :)
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Pacifica
20 min away is Pacifica if you feel for some amazing ocean views :)
Shopping
Macy's
115 Hillsdale MallMacy's, boutique stores - shop for whatever you want
Apple Store Hillsdale, usually gets the largest shipments in the Bay Area of iPhone and iPad devices everyday
Apple Hillsdale
60 31st AveApple Store Hillsdale, usually gets the largest shipments in the Bay Area of iPhone and iPad devices everyday
2001 Chess Dr
2001 Chess DriveThe Home Depot
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StCostco Foster City
Target
2220 Bridgepointe PkwyTarget
Arts & Culture
When you feel for some movies with friends or your special one
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Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveWhen you feel for some movies with friends or your special one
Poplar Creek Golf Course
1700 Coyote Point DrGreat golf course by the Bay