San Mateo, Charter city in San Mateo County, California, United States
San Mateo spans across 15.9 square miles on the western shore of San Francisco Bay, featuring commercial centers, parks, and residential neighborhoods.
The area transformed from Spanish mission hospice established in 1793 to an incorporated city in 1894 through the development of railroads and estates.
The downtown district contains 800 businesses, a cinema complex, and numerous restaurants reflecting the diverse population of the San Francisco Peninsula.
The city connects to the Bay Area through Caltrain stations, SamTrans buses, and direct access to major highways US-101 and Interstate 280.
The Eugene J. De Sabla Japanese Teahouse and Garden, constructed in 1894, represents one of the earliest Japanese gardens in California.
Location: San Mateo County
Founders: Charles Bispham Polhemus
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Foster City, Belmont
Website: https://cityofsanmateo.org
GPS coordinates: 37.55417,-122.31306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
Filoli
9.3 km
San Mateo–Hayward Bridge
7.4 km
Carolands
5.1 km
Marine World/Africa USA
4.9 km
The Flintstone House
4.8 km
Pulgas Water Temple
7.9 km
Crystal Springs Reservoir
5.4 km
Hiller Aviation Museum
7 km
Ralston Hall
4.7 km
Crystal Springs Dam
5.2 km
Kohl Mansion
7 km
Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
3.9 km
San Mateo Creek
2.4 km
X-100
4.8 km
Edgewood County Park
9.4 km
Brittan Party House
7 km
Doran Memorial Bridge
5 km
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
8.7 km
Peninsula Temple Sholom
7.7 km
Arthur and Mona Hofmann House
3.3 km
San Mateo Arboretum
1 km
Spur Trail
8.5 km
Bird Island
6.7 km
Every Beating Second
9.3 km
Coyote Point Beach
4.1 km
Ray of Light
5.4 km
Magic Mountain Playground
3.9 km
Marine World
4.9 kmReviews
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