Top rated Historical landmarks in San Mateo, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in San Mateo

Experience the best that San Mateo has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 225 places from Historical landmark category.

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Elmshaven

Historical landmark

👍👍 To visit Holy Ground where Sister Ellen White lived and died... was special. So real and awakening! Even met her Great Great Granddaughter! Thank you so much for giving your time to show us and tell us stories of Ellen White. Thank you Jesus for sending her and teaching us Your way! Such a beautiful...

4.90 (232 reviews) (~109.14 km from centre)

The Painted Barrels

Historical landmark

👍👍 I was here on November/29/2020. No parking fee, no entrance fee, no bathroom. I hiked 3 miles out and back to check out those barrels. I was started at Chinquapin Road, the trails are easy, very well maintained, and many different paths. These are the four tanks belonging UCSC, they are painted with...

4.90 (95 reviews) (~65.62 km from centre)

Colonel Armstrong Tree

Historical landmark

👍👍 We had a wonderful time at this park. Make sure you go early before the tour busses and strollers get there. Nice and quiet is the only way to go.

4.90 (57 reviews) (~123.74 km from centre)

World War II West Coast Memorial

Historical landmark

👍👍 A quiet place for picnic with an infinite view of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gare bridge. Parking is behind the monument with handicapped parking and ramp.

4.90 (41 reviews) (~29.44 km from centre)

Golden Gate Bridge

Bridge

Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.

4.80 (74.6K reviews) (~31.59 km from centre)

Meadowlark Dairy

Dessert shop

Long-running drive-through offering milk, cheese, ice cream & other dairy products, plus fast fare.

$ $$$

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~41.15 km from centre)

Screamin' Mimi's

Ice cream shop

Playful, storied shop with local art & an espresso bar making ice cream & sorbet in diverse flavors.

$ $$$

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~103.05 km from centre)

Grizzly Giant

Historical landmark

Massive sequoia tree in a grove of other large specimens, open seasonally to the public.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~240.32 km from centre)

Fort Ross

Fortress

Former Russian colony featuring historic Rotchev House (1836), a chapel & museum, plus beach access.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~132.87 km from centre)

Jack London State Historic Park

Historical landmark

Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~90.23 km from centre)

Fort Ross State Historic Park

State park

An 1812 Russian-American settlement with several buildings plus trails, campsites & a beach.

4.80 (913 reviews) (~133.16 km from centre)

Main Parade Lawn

Park

Green space in the Presidio offering a walking tour, visitor center & other attractions.

4.80 (879 reviews) (~28.89 km from centre)

Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Catholic church

Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services.

4.80 (642 reviews) (~41.39 km from centre)

Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple

Gurudwara

👍 Been going to Stockton Sikh Temple Nigarkirtan for years now. It's amazing and so much local fun. They have transport buses to the temple from parking lot. They have an amazing team that drives people closer to the temple, especially elderly, pregnant women, others with medical issues, and children....

4.80 (577 reviews) (~101.16 km from centre)

Mission San Antonio de Padua

Catholic church

Old-fashioned frontier reenactments, with a history museum & early Californian cuisine.

4.80 (369 reviews) (~196.92 km from centre)

Steamer Lane

Historical landmark

Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse.

4.80 (297 reviews) (~72.95 km from centre)

Campanile Esplanade

Plaza

👍👍 Beautiful scenery and breathtaking views of Berkeley! All of the trees and flowers are gorgeous and it’s just a perfect landmark for students and visitors alike. You can also take the tour to the top of the tower which seems exciting!!!

4.80 (257 reviews) (~34.89 km from centre)

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum

Museum

This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit.

4.80 (225 reviews) (~237.61 km from centre)

Jack London's Wolf House

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful site nestled within the forests. Definitely worth a hike and a visit, to immerse in the beautiful surrounding nature and see the grand vision of Jack London before it got tragically burned down. Dogs are allowed on the trails.

4.80 (224 reviews) (~89.58 km from centre)

Brannan Cottage Inn

Hotel

Stylish rooms in a gingerbread Victorian cottage dating from 1860 with free Wi-Fi & a garden.

4.80 (159 reviews) (~115.43 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in San Mateo, United States