Things to do in San Mateo County

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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.

Things to do

Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

￥7,802
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

￥8,940
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages

Official Alcatraz Inside Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages

￥13,978
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Official Alcatraz Inside Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

￥6,493
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

￥6,339
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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

￥11,376
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1513 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥10,671 and current price is ￥9,604 per adult
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History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 134 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,892 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 281 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥31,366 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,093 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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

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

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 621 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,306 per adult
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What to do in San Mateo County

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Miramar Beach

9.2/10 (332 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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Popular day trips from San Mateo County

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

San Francisco

A cityscape with dense residential areas, green spaces, and distant city skyline.

Atherton

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

Cupertino

A cityscape with a prominent bridge in the distance, surrounded by hills and a dense urban area.

San Bruno

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

An aerial view of San Francisco with the Golden Gate Bridge, hills, and the ocean.

South San Francisco

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Belmont