San Mateo County, County in San Francisco Bay Area, California
The county spans 744 square miles across the San Francisco Peninsula, including 293 square miles of water and 448 square miles of land territory.
San Mateo County originated from a division of San Francisco County in 1856, with Redwood City designated as the administrative center in 1857.
The area maintains 22 parks, trails, and historic sites, including Memorial Park and Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, preserving natural and cultural heritage.
Transportation networks include Caltrain and BART rail services, SamTrans bus routes, and three major highways connecting the northern and southern parts.
The county houses the San Francisco International Airport and numerous technology companies, contributing to its median household income of $128,091 in 2020.
Location: California
Inception: 1856
Capital city: Redwood City
Part of: San Francisco–San Mateo–Redwood City metropolitan division
Shares border with: Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County
Phone: +16503634000
Website: http://smcgov.org
GPS coordinates: 37.44000,-122.36000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
Mavericks
10.9 km
Woodside
9.4 km
Colma
27.9 km
Stanford Stadium
17.6 km
Filoli
5.5 km
San Mateo–Hayward Bridge
19.8 km
Shoreline Amphitheatre
24.7 km
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
32.2 km
Angel of Grief
16.9 km
HP Garage
18.2 km
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
28.9 km
Dumbarton Bridge
22.7 km
Carolands
12.9 km
Android sculptures
24.2 km
Marine World/Africa USA
13.2 km
El Palo Alto
16.8 km
Mortimer Fleishhacker House
8.1 km
Jackling House
9.4 km
Devil's Slide
20.6 km
Hoover Tower
17.1 km
The Flintstone House
10.2 km
Año Nuevo State Park
34.2 km
Castle Rock State Park
33 km
Pulgas Water Temple
6.1 km
Crystal Springs Reservoir
9.8 km
San Andreas Lake
18 km
Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
31.4 km
Stanford Mausoleum
16.8 kmReviews
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