Best places in San Mateo County, United States to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in San Mateo County

Discover the best places in San Mateo County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 41.1K places in the city.

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Its just a poke

Body piercing shop

👍👍 Glad I found this place for my first facial piercings, i got snake bites. The vibes there were immaculate. Piercer was awesome (sry cant remmeber her name)! Talked me through every step of the way. Already planning on getting more piercings.

5.00 (988 reviews) (~106.11 km from centre)

Glacier Point

Scenic spot

Famed overlook known for sweeping, top-down views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley & Yosemite Falls.

4.90 (5.9K reviews) (~244.42 km from centre)

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Nature preserve

Wooded grove filled with redwood trees plus a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater & picnic area.

4.90 (4K reviews) (~129.82 km from centre)

Sikh Gurdwara San Jose

Gurudwara

Daily prayer services, a Sikh youth school & a langar kitchen serving free meals at a serene temple.

4.90 (3.9K reviews) (~53.64 km from centre)

Golden Gate View Point

Scenic spot

A brief hike leads to this elevated lookout above the Golden Gate Bridge, popular for photos.

4.90 (3.6K reviews) (~39.28 km from centre)

Crumbl - Turlock

Dessert shop

$$ $$

4.90 (3.5K reviews) (~128.24 km from centre)

Sandbox VR

Amusement center

👍👍 First time trying any virtual reality experience and wow, I was amazed and blown away with the feeling. Giving it a 5/5 does not do justice to the experience and vast setup of this spot. They have 4-5 games to choose from and up to 6 people per game/group. We tried the squid game and everything fe...

4.90 (3.4K reviews) (~32.78 km from centre)

Tempur-Pedic Flagship Store

Mattress store

5.00 (721 reviews) (~9.09 km from centre)

Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness

Rock climbing gym

👍👍 This is my happy place! I love working out in the mornings at their loft gym! The atmosphere is always positive and the people (not just the employees) are friendly. My favorite morning class is pilates with Emily R on Thursdays at 6:15 AM! I also love that I can come workout in the mornings and the...

5.00 (707 reviews) (~108.9 km from centre)

Aquatic Pets and Reptiles

Aquarium shop

👍👍 I recently moved to Clovis and bought a pet fish so I came here to buy some plants and some food for my fish. When I walk in Brett immediately greeted me and ask me if I needed any help. The staff was all friendly and he was able to find everything I needed for my beta fish namwd Rainbow. I even bo...

4.90 (2.6K reviews) (~244.65 km from centre)

Crumbl - Riverbank

Dessert shop

$$ $$

4.90 (2.4K reviews) (~123.46 km from centre)

Vernal Falls

Scenic spot

Famed curtain of water, accessed via the Mist Trail, plunging 317 ft. down a vertical granite wall.

4.90 (2.3K reviews) (~247.02 km from centre)

Sandbox VR

Amusement center

👍👍 Fun time! Great staff. Highly recommended. Would be a great date night! It's about 30 mins of play time, but it seems like a lot longer! A very memorable experience. They even give you a video at the end of your gameplay 😁

4.90 (2.3K reviews) (~37.59 km from centre)

Tunnel view

Scenic spot

Popular roadside overlook providing impressive views of the park's forested valley & mountains.

4.90 (2K reviews) (~235.19 km from centre)

Oakland California Temple

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

👍👍 This Temple has a fantastic view of the San Francisco Bay area. It has a visitor center, and you can walk around its roof, which provides great shots for a LIFETIME of your memories 😀. Want to feel peace and also meditate to see clear in your life? THI IS THE PERFECT PLACE. Come here because you'l...

4.90 (1.8K reviews) (~36.56 km from centre)

Aama Kitchen

Nepalese restaurant

👍👍 Awesome, awesome and more awesome. You simply have to check this place out. The food is really good. Being Indian, I’m always picky about Indian food places and the dishes at this place were unlike I’ve ever had anywhere else! The service was simply great a as well, the owner gives it a personal tou...

$$ $$

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~29.72 km from centre)

Crumbl - San Ramon

Dessert shop

$$ $$

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~44.09 km from centre)

Rolex Boutique - J. Licht & Sons

Watch store

👍👍 This place came highly recommended from a friend, so I had high expectations from this Boutique before visiting. But I think the actual experience surpassed all my expectations! I recently visited the store, as I have been looking for a timepiece to celebrate my upcoming wedding. I was greeted by J...

4.90 (1.5K reviews) (~39.15 km from centre)

Yosemite Falls

Nature preserve

Renowned series of mountainside waterfalls totaling 2,425 ft. flowing roughly November-July.

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~242.68 km from centre)

Yosemite Valley View

Scenic spot

Lookout spot & parking lot with sweeping views of El Capitan peak & the valley, plus picnic tables.

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~236.55 km from centre)

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Best places in San Mateo County, United States