Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
All food and drinks are sourced from California except the tequila! Great for both dinner most days and brunch on weekends.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
31st Union
5 S Ellsworth AveAll food and drinks are sourced from California except the tequila! Great for both dinner most days and brunch on weekends.
Fun, modern Italian spot with a great bar scene. Order pizzas and pastas, other entrees are just okay.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pausa Bar & Cookery
223 E 4th AveFun, modern Italian spot with a great bar scene. Order pizzas and pastas, other entrees are just okay.
Go around 11am to get a table outside overlooking the 18th hole and ocean. Order some tacos, wine, and people watch. Or go later in the day and sit by the fire pits making smores. Bring a jacket!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdGo around 11am to get a table outside overlooking the 18th hole and ocean. Order some tacos, wine, and people watch. Or go later in the day and sit by the fire pits making smores. Bring a jacket!
Wursthall
310 Baldwin AveBackhaus
32 E 3rd AveBest little bakery for morning bun and coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Fancy but delicious cocktails, plus you can order Indian desserts from the place next door.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mortar & Pestle Bar
130 S B StFancy but delicious cocktails, plus you can order Indian desserts from the place next door.
Dog-friendly, family-friendly brewery with good beer, yummy grilled cheese sandwiches, and a bocce ball court.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StDog-friendly, family-friendly brewery with good beer, yummy grilled cheese sandwiches, and a bocce ball court.
Good vibe, bocce ball, picnic tables - bring a picnic and hang out here for awhile. Bring a jacket!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Nebbia Winery
12341 San Mateo RdGood vibe, bocce ball, picnic tables - bring a picnic and hang out here for awhile. Bring a jacket!
Dueling pianos on the top floor on the weekends, karaoke on the bottom floor. Cheap drinks too!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Swingin' Door
106 E 25th AveDueling pianos on the top floor on the weekends, karaoke on the bottom floor. Cheap drinks too!
Grape & Grain
227 S San Mateo DrArts & Culture
Jardines Japoneses
50 E 5th AveRelaxing place to meet a friend.
Parks & Nature
Sugarloaf Hill
Tough 1 mile uphill hike, but great views once you reach the top!
Great views of the Crystal Springs Reservoir; easy walking trail.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadGreat views of the Crystal Springs Reservoir; easy walking trail.
Great place to go for a run and watch the planes come into SFO.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seal Point Park Public Restrooms
Great place to go for a run and watch the planes come into SFO.
Shopping
The Assembly Pop-Up Shop
55 E 3rd AveGreat place to buy gifts.
Essentials
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveFancy but excellent options.
Dean's Produce
44 E 4th AveGo to place for fruit and veggies.